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W657 WOO

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,606 mi
Last recorded43,606 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 WOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 43,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer SILLS RUSTING

Rear BUMPER IS DAMAGED

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 43,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,526 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear arch showing signs of corrosion

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,578 miles

corrosion starting on brake pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,688 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

panel damage

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 37,684 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

panel damage

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,896 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 33,639 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

floor seams are rusted

front number plate has started to delaminate

n/s front brake is slower to operate

o/s drive shaft inner boot is badly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,639 miles

floor seams are rusted

front number plate has started to delaminate

n/s front brake is slower to operate

o/s drive shaft inner boot is badly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,422 miles

floor seams are rusting

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,082 miles

front bumper is scuffed

Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,143 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,869 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,353 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,069 miles

off side front seat belt kinked

Pass 19 Apr 2006 18,249 miles

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 WOO is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WOO, 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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W657 WOO is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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