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W648 KHL

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,896 mi
Last recorded101,896 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW648 KHL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 101,896 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 101,794 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 95,912 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 95,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,797 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer sills ,both rear chassis members and rear croosmember corroded,covered in thick undersill

Fail 16 Sep 2013 82,797 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer sills ,both rear chassis members and rear croosmember corroded,covered in thick undersill

Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,437 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 75,432 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

weld repair to both outer sills

Pass 10 Oct 2011 69,598 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 69,592 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 66,728 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 58,214 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres will need attention soon

Pass 12 Jul 2007 58,214 miles

front tyres will need attention soon

Pass 11 May 2006 51,739 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 51,711 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to exhaust system

play in o/s of steering rack

slight movement both rear road springs and saddles

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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W648 KHL is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W648 KHL, 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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W648 KHL is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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