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W647 WVW

2000 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,727 mi
Last recorded115,727 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW647 WVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 115,727 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 115,727 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 112,156 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 112,156 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 107,509 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 107,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 104,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2008 97,924 miles

front brake discs approaching wear limit

Pass 5 Jul 2007 86,291 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 75,026 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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W647 WVW is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVW, 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 WVW is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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