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W649 XBP

2000 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

61,436 mi
Last recorded61,436 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW649 XBP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,436 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 61,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 61,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 61,173 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,729 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 59,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,808 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 57,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,782 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 55,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced sill (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,771 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 53,766 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,614 miles

corrosion sills.n.s.f. lower arm -bushes split.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 51,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion sills, n.s.f. lower arm - bushes split, slight bind n.s.r. brake.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,682 miles

corrosion sills, n.s.f. tyre near limit, n.s.f. lower arm bushes split.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 49,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion sills, n.s.f. tyre near limit, n.s.f. lower arm bushes split.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,957 miles

rear numberplate delaminated, front lower arms bushes split, n.s.r. chassis corrosion.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 47,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear numberplate delaminated, front lower arms bushes split, n.s.r. chassis corrosion.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,226 miles

rear numberplate deteriorated, front lower arms bushes split, corrosion o.s. sill.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 46,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n.s. w/blade split, lower arms - bushes split, rear numberplate deteriorated, corrosion o.s. sill.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,152 miles

rear nimber plate starting to delaminate, n.s.f. lower arm front bush starting to split, corrosion o.s. sill.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 44,152 miles

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

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

rear nimber plate starting to delaminate, n.s.f. lower arm front bush starting to split, corrosion o.s. sill.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,260 miles

corrosion o.s. sill, n.s.f. lower arm rear bush starting to split.

Fail 22 Mar 2010 42,258 miles

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

corrosion o.s. sill, n.s.f. lower arm rear bush starting to split.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,443 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 40,443 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear number plate starting to discolour/. both sides front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,457 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,496 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 36,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,051 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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W649 XBP is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W649 XBP, 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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W649 XBP is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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