MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust in poor condition
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
brake pipes at rear corroded
exhaust corroded
metal parts to nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses corroded
nearside and offside front brake discs corroded
nearside and offside of rear cross member corroded near to shockabsorber top fixings
nearside front tyre worn bald on edges
nearside rear chassis corroded and holed
offside rear tyre cracked
other areas of corrosion
start of corrosion along nearside floor
start of corrosion along offside floor
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exhaust corroded
front brake discs corroded
metal parts to nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses corroded
nearside rear chassis corroded and holed
nearside rear tyre cracked
offside rear spring fixing corroded
offside rear tyre cracked
other areas of corrosion and start of corrosion
rear brake pipes corroded
rear cross section badly corroded
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exhaust corroded
front brake discs corroded
metal parts to nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses corroded
nearside rear chassis corroded and holed
nearside rear tyre cracked
offside rear spring fixing corroded
offside rear tyre cracked
other areas of corrosion and start of corrosion
rear brake pipes corroded
rear cross section badly corroded
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside and offside rear spring fixing brakets starting to corrode
nearside rear chassis corroded
offside front wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand
rear of exhaust corroded
start of corrosion to other areas
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside and offside rear spring fixing brakets starting to corrode
nearside rear chassis corroded
offside front wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand
rear of exhaust corroded
start of corrosion to other areas
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear chassis corroded and hold
other areas of corrosion
other brake pipes at rear corroded
rear of exhaust corroded
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
nearside rear chassis corroded and hold
other areas of corrosion
other brake pipes at rear corroded
rear of exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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W634 RGE is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 W634 RGE, 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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W634 RGE is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 2000.
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