MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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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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