MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,227 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
engine slightly misfiring
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
at time of test pre check engine oil on minimum level
engine > under intake manifold breather hose deteriorated
front bumper has cracks
starter motor noisy
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
at time of test pre check engine oil on minimum level
engine > under intake manifold breather hose deteriorated
front bumper has cracks
starter motor noisy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under side of vehicle showing rust
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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W652 RDU is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 W652 RDU, 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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W652 RDU is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 2000.
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