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W637 XHJ

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,905 mi
Last recorded132,905 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW637 XHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 132,905 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 124,752 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 118,656 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 110,962 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 101,373 miles

front discs wearing thin

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front lower arm bush deteoriating

nearside front outer c.v gaitor clip loose

rear wheels slightly buckled

Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,922 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 87,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 87,856 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 87,698 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 87,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,568 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 86,640 miles

Offside Front 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)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 86,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 82,905 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 82,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 78,923 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 78,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XHJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XHJ, 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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What year was W637 XHJ registered?

W637 XHJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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