MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Both outer sills have corrosion
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Wipers slightly smearing
battery insecure
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both outer sills have corrosion
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Wipers slightly smearing
battery insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
slight binding offside rear brake
corrosion offside + nearside rear leaf spring hanger mounts
corrosion offside outer sill
corrosion rear cross member and both rear shock absorber top mounts
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
corrosion offside + nearside rear leaf spring hanger mounts
corrosion offside outer sill
corrosion rear cross member and both rear shock absorber top mounts
slight binding offside rear brake
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
nearside windscreen slightly scoured by wiper tip.
nearside rear tyre heavily worn on edges.
windscreen scoured at top.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
windscreen scoured on n/s wiper top arc
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
W645 VPU 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 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 W645 VPU, 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
How do I check the history of W645 VPU?
You can check the full history of W645 VPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was W645 VPU registered?
W645 VPU is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 June 2000.
Is W645 VPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for W645 VPU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W645 VPU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W645 VPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.