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W63 WOC

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

137,905 mi
Last recorded137,905 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW63 WOC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 137,905 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 137,905 miles

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 128,466 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 128,463 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 118,286 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2010 118,286 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2009 110,897 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 110,897 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 100,893 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2008 100,893 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 88,894 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 87,861 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 71,022 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 70,980 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 8 May 2006 70,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 WOC is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 W63 WOC, 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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W63 WOC is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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