MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,975 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed and corroded within 30 cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed and corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed and corroded within 30 cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded but not weak
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded in clips along floor (1.1.11 (c))
underside of vehicle corroded but not yet weak
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before join (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before join (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
sills corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle undersealed ( good condition for age)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion on underside of vehicle
offside front wing corroded at bottom
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Body panel insecure lower wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake valve leaking LOAD SENSING VALVE (3.6.A.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXI TO LOAD VALVE (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ENGINE ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both sills corroded
slight leak @ front flexy exhaust
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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W646 LSS is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 W646 LSS, 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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W646 LSS is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 August 2000.
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