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W657 OBJ

2000 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,840 mi
Last recorded73,840 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 OBJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,840 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 62,871 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,353 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 51,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 39,905 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall has cuts (not showing cords)

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 OBJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OBJ, 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 W657 OBJ registered?

W657 OBJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W657 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W657 OBJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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