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W643 XOG

2000 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

145,807 mi
Last recorded145,807 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW643 XOG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 145,807 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 145,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 138,147 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

d/s and p/s rear upper chassis rails inner and outer slightly corroded , also various patches welded on . ?????

Fail 10 Oct 2011 138,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

d/s and p/s rear upper chassis rails inner and outer slightly corroded , also various patches welded on . ?????

Pass 29 Oct 2010 133,295 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on n/s/r chassis member

excessive engine oil leak o/s dripping onto ground

light surface scratches on windscreen o/s

o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes are contaminated in oil

Fail 29 Oct 2010 133,295 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on n/s/r chassis member

excessive engine oil leak o/s dripping onto ground

light surface scratches on windscreen o/s

o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes are contaminated in oil

Fail 4 Nov 2009 127,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 127,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 126,867 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,610 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 120,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2008 120,424 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 111,213 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 104,699 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 104,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leak

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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W643 XOG is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W643 XOG, 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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W643 XOG is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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