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W656 NDC

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,636 mi
Last recorded116,636 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 NDC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 116,636 miles

complete underbody surface corrsion seems solid at time of test using corrosion assement tool

Fail 4 Mar 2013 116,636 miles

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

complete underbody surface corrsion seems solid at time of test using corrosion assement tool

Pass 12 Mar 2012 112,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s brake disc worn & grooved

Fail 9 Mar 2012 112,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s brake disc worn & grooved

Pass 9 Mar 2011 107,793 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 107,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 103,420 miles

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

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

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Fail 3 Mar 2010 103,182 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

advise wipers

Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,675 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 91,614 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 80,678 miles

N//S/R & O/S/R CHASSIS SECTIONS STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Fail 1 Mar 2008 80,673 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

N//S/R & O/S/R CHASSIS SECTIONS STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Pass 2 Mar 2007 66,246 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 52,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NDC is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NDC, 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 NDC is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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