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W629 LSL

2000 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,201 mi
Last recorded55,201 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW629 LSL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 55,201 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

various suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2015 55,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185-60-14

front brake discs slightly corroded

various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,806 miles

floor pan and various suspension components are slightly corroded

front and rear brake flexi hoses are slightly corroded on ferrules

offside front sill is slighlty soft and corroded but not holed

Fail 14 Aug 2014 47,806 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

floor pan and various suspension components are slightly corroded

front and rear brake flexi hoses are slightly corroded on ferrules

offside front sill is slighlty soft and corroded but not holed

Fail 23 Jul 2013 41,148 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

slight corrosion on floor pan, suspension and sills

Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,148 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

slight corrosion on floor pan, suspension and sills

Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,782 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 36,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,530 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,315 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,399 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,702 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 23,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,894 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 15,116 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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W629 LSL is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W629 LSL, 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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W629 LSL is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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