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W656 KHL

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

172,443 mi
Last recorded172,443 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 KHL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2013 172,443 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

free play at off side steering rack end

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2012 156,203 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

screen wash pump leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2012 156,203 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen wash pump leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2011 137,143 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side front brake rubbing slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2011 137,143 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2010 135,906 miles

Both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

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

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

Underbonnet stay retaining clip missing

n/s front disc corroded

n/s rear brake binding

n/s rear brake down on efficiency

ongoing crack developing on n/s bottom of windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2010 135,906 miles

Both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Underbonnet stay retaining clip missing

n/s front disc corroded

n/s rear brake binding

n/s rear brake down on efficiency

ongoing crack developing on n/s bottom of windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2009 133,211 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 133,211 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 131,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear rebound rubber worn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Sep 2008 131,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

n/s rear rebound rubber worn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Sep 2007 131,002 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 130,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

clutch pedal high

Pass 25 Jul 2006 126,425 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 126,425 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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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W656 KHL is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 W656 KHL, 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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W656 KHL is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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