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W638 LDV

2000 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,628 mi
Last recorded35,628 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 LDV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,628 miles

Hand brake travel long

N/S hand brake performance poor & brake hanging on slightly

O/S screen washer poor

O/S/F lower wing poorly secured at lower edge

Oil leak from engine

Power steering pump drive belt in poor condition & noisey

Screen wipers poor

Fail 10 Mar 2014 35,618 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak from engine

Screen wipers poor

Power steering pump drive belt in poor condition & noisey

Hand brake travel long

N/S hand brake performance poor & brake hanging on slightly

O/S screen washer poor

O/S/F lower wing poorly secured at lower edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,748 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 26,746 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Air bag warning lamp flashing

Fail 9 Oct 2010 26,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2009 23,395 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 23,395 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 23,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bulk head corroed by battery tray

diesal leak off pipes pershied not leaking

front floor corroed

front number plate cracked

genral under vechile badley corroded

nearside front floor corroded

power steering pump damp no posstive leaks

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,383 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 23,383 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,854 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 96,753 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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W638 LDV is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W638 LDV, 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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W638 LDV is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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