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W657 LRP

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,279 mi
Last recorded123,279 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 LRP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 123,279 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 114,608 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 104,290 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 93,464 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 82,595 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 82,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 77,198 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 72,124 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,396 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 64,085 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 59,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W657 LRP is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W657 LRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W657 LRP registered?

W657 LRP is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is W657 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W657 LRP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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