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W653 YBT

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,939 mi
Last recorded114,939 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 YBT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 114,939 miles

nail in rear notyre/rns tyre low /os wishbone bush f / ns drive shaft oil seal

Pass 15 Sep 2012 108,919 miles

outer sills has signs of corrosion.child seat fitted in rear

Pass 21 Sep 2011 102,464 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 102,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine over heating

Pass 23 Sep 2010 94,177 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2009 84,747 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 76,394 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 67,538 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 59,347 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 59,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 59,289 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 58,775 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 58,775 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 YBT 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 84.6%.

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 W653 YBT, 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 W653 YBT registered?

W653 YBT is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W653 YBT safe to buy?

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