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W654 KSL

2000 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

800,068 mi
Last recorded800,068 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW654 KSL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 800,068 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 800,057 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 72,412 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 57,250 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,530 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,823 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,329 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 31,560 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 31,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 31,197 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 31,197 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W654 KSL is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W654 KSL, 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 W654 KSL registered?

W654 KSL is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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