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W646 LSS

2000 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,975 mi
Last recorded108,975 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW646 LSS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2026 108,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 107,816 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 106,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 104,174 miles

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2021 104,115 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 104,110 miles

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))

Fail 14 Dec 2016 104,105 miles

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 ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 103,225 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 103,223 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 101,329 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 99,616 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 99,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 89,207 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 83,543 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 75,435 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 75,431 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 66,350 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2007 66,154 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 53,989 miles

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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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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