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W633 VPU

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

156,477 mi
Last recorded156,477 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW633 VPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 156,477 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 153,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 149,290 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 149,290 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 144,039 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 141,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock Absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock Absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 138,870 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock Absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock Absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 136,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 131,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 124,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 118,101 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Slight powersteering leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 110,716 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 104,262 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 91,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 84,281 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 83,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 83,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 81,415 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 80,397 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 75,256 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 75,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 49,802 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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W633 VPU is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W633 VPU, 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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W633 VPU is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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