MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
n/s/r brake pipe coated in grease
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W641 HSL is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W641 HSL, 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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W641 HSL is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 2000.
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