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W637 VRD

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,766 mi
Last recorded122,766 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW637 VRD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 122,766 miles

General corrosion to underside

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

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

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

Road wheels slightly buckled

Pass 24 Mar 2014 116,897 miles

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

all wheels slightly buckled rims

outer sill offside starting to corrode

Fail 19 Mar 2014 116,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all wheels slightly buckled rims

outer sill offside starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2013 110,805 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes / linkages have slight play

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

all wheels slightly buckled

exhaust rusty

general corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Mar 2012 103,462 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both sills rusted but not holed,underside of car rusted but not holed

Fail 22 Mar 2012 103,462 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both sills rusted but not holed,underside of car rusted but not holed

Pass 21 Mar 2011 95,679 miles

both sills stasrtting to rust

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Mar 2011 95,679 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both sills stasrtting to rust

Pass 24 Mar 2010 84,895 miles

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

offside rear brake just passed test

Pass 6 Mar 2009 72,810 miles

frn ont tyres starting to wear

slight noise from offside rear wheel beariing

wipers split

Fail 3 Mar 2009 72,805 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

frn ont tyres starting to wear

wipers split

Pass 23 Feb 2008 62,761 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust corroded

front indicators starting to discolour

rear floorpan corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2007 51,227 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 51,227 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,592 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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W637 VRD is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W637 VRD, 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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W637 VRD is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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