MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
BOTH SIDES OUTTER SILL PANELS CORRODING WITH AGE
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED
NEAR SIDE FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOT CRACKING WITH AGE
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
OFF SIDE REAR TYE CRACKING WITH AGE
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
BOTH SIDES OUTTER SILL PANELS CORRODING WITH AGE
BOTH SIDES REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODING WITH AGE
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODING WITH AGE
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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W657 UOT is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 UOT, 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 UOT registered?
W657 UOT is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 2000.
Is W657 UOT safe to buy?
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