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W648 XOT

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,453 mi
Last recorded102,453 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW648 XOT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 102,453 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 95,584 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 95,574 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,888 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,379 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion all inner and outer sills and steering andf susp mounts

Fail 14 Oct 2011 82,277 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 76,753 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 75,188 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,585 miles

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

coolant and oil levels low

front pads worn low

Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,345 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 43,236 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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W648 XOT is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W648 XOT, 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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What year was W648 XOT registered?

W648 XOT is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W648 XOT safe to buy?

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