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W623 LRA

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,705 mi
Last recorded111,705 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW623 LRA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 111,705 miles

rear tyres have slight stepping on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2011 111,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres have slight stepping on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2010 111,689 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

o/s/f brake hose slightly rubbing suspension leg

rear brake pipes rusty

vehicle only just passed emissions test

Fail 15 Jan 2010 111,681 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 106,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 106,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 98,648 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 98,648 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 87,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2007 87,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 76,882 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 76,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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W623 LRA is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,374 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W623 LRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W623 LRA registered?

W623 LRA is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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