MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion o/s/f door n/s/r wheel arch
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion o/s/f door n/s/r wheel arch
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear bumper damadged
strong advise front brake discs corrouded inner face
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W645 RCA is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 W645 RCA, 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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W645 RCA is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 March 2000.
Is W645 RCA safe to buy?
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