MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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