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W647 SKK

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,777 mi
Last recorded105,777 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW647 SKK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 105,777 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 100,672 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 100,672 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 92,810 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 92,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 27 May 2008 92,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 81,043 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 81,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 68,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 68,597 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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W647 SKK is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W647 SKK, 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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W647 SKK is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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