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2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,518 mi
Last recorded51,518 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW628 PDF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 51,518 miles

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 10 May 2014 81,289 miles

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

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2013 73,231 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills

internals of cat loose

n/s/r brake judder

o/s/r damper leaking oil

outer cv boots perished

rear brake flexi hoses perished

Fail 18 May 2013 73,209 miles

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills

internals of cat loose

n/s/r brake judder

o/s/r damper leaking oil

outer cv boots perished

rear brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,333 miles

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

corrosion to o/s outer sill

front outer c.v boots perished

n/s/r brake judder

rear brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,044 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 May 2010 61,934 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 53,131 miles

front number plate detireated

Fail 13 May 2009 53,131 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

front number plate detireated

Pass 6 May 2008 39,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 39,374 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 32,457 miles

offside rear tyre wall starting to perish and crack

Pass 2 May 2006 24,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W628 PDF is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PDF, 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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W628 PDF is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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