MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
rear tyres worn uneven
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
rear tyres worn uneven
slight corrosion on drivers side rear floor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W656 LTA is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red 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 W656 LTA, 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 W656 LTA registered?
W656 LTA is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 May 2000.
Is W656 LTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for W656 LTA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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