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W627 FOB

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

167,070 mi
Last recorded167,070 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW627 FOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2016 167,070 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2014 159,861 miles

Bad coolant leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre touches inner arch proberly when loaded

Offside outer front sill has been fibre glassed over repair

Rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 159,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Bad coolant leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre touches inner arch proberly when loaded

Rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 149,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cuts in offside rear tyre tread but plys not visible

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside front wheel bearing starting to feel rough when rotated

nearside rear lamp cracked/ damaged but not affecting light output

nearside wiper blade split

reverse lights not working

Fail 6 Jun 2013 149,326 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cuts in offside rear tyre tread but plys not visible

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside front wheel bearing starting to feel rough when rotated

nearside rear lamp cracked/ damaged but not affecting light output

nearside wiper blade split

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Jun 2012 143,924 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 135,728 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s rear bump stops deteriorated

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis

Fail 17 Feb 2011 135,658 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s rear bump stops deteriorated

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis

Fail 16 Feb 2010 130,884 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 130,884 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 110,810 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 110,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 97,465 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 97,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 87,058 miles

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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W627 FOB is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W627 FOB, 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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W627 FOB is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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