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W63 LFT

2000 Ford Escort

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

339,549 mi
Last recorded339,549 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW63 LFT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 339,549 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

whole vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 11 Jun 2025 333,122 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 328,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 322,427 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 317,374 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 313,137 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 307,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 299,006 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2018 289,222 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jun 2017 278,720 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 266,555 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 255,255 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 242,328 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 228,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 211,912 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 192,273 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 172,291 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 158,194 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 151,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 143,686 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 136,442 miles

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

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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W63 LFT is a 2000 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W63 LFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W63 LFT registered?

W63 LFT is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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