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W628 PAU

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,924 mi
Last recorded73,924 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW628 PAU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 73,924 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 68,337 miles

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

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,801 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 63,771 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,105 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 60,079 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 54,411 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,182 miles

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

slight perishing rear tyres

Fail 15 Feb 2006 46,123 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,123 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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W628 PAU is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W628 PAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W628 PAU registered?

W628 PAU is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W628 PAU safe to buy?

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