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W651 VKL

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,307 mi
Last recorded112,307 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW651 VKL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 112,307 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 94,668 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 94,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 83,029 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,762 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 75,762 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 69,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 69,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 61,836 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,218 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,687 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 42,685 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 33,893 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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W651 VKL is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W651 VKL, 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 W651 VKL registered?

W651 VKL is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W651 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W651 VKL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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