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W638 NNA

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,728 mi
Last recorded116,728 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 NNA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 116,728 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 116,619 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 105,784 miles

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

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

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

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

front both door checkstraps in poor condition

front both wipers in poor condition,just clearing screen,advise replacement

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2012 105,784 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

front both door checkstraps in poor condition

front both wipers in poor condition,just clearing screen,advise replacement

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2011 95,941 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 95,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,072 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 86,072 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 75,638 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 75,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear tyre has a cut in the side wall but not showing cord.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,128 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall has slight cracks.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 57,947 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 45,290 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 NNA is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NNA, 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 NNA is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W638 NNA safe to buy?

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