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W653 WOA

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,859 mi
Last recorded116,859 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 WOA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 116,859 miles

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

O/S/F sub frame repaired

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

Fail 9 Mar 2014 116,859 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

O/S/F sub frame repaired

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 112,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 104,536 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 97,429 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 97,427 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Both front tyres worn off on inner edge

Clutch worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre misshaped

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 86,797 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 86,797 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Both front tyres wearing off on inner edge

Engine oil leak

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Hand brake lever high

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside front body (by sill) has a hole in caused by corosion

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 78,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 78,399 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 73,696 miles

nearside front & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2008 73,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2007 68,967 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 68,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W653 WOA is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W653 WOA, 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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W653 WOA is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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