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W658 AAN

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,977 mi
Last recorded81,977 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW658 AAN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 81,977 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 79,374 miles

both front wings corroded

both rear tyres cracking in the tread

both rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 79,368 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor and chassis by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front wings corroded

both rear tyres cracking in the tread

both rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 77,121 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 73,679 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 72,477 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 70,675 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 70,165 miles

underbody condition poor/corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,511 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,378 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,501 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,563 miles

rear chassis corroded. rear brake pipes corroded. offside rear shocker weaping fluid.

Fail 13 Dec 2013 61,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis corroded. rear brake pipes corroded. offside rear shocker weaping fluid.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 59,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,797 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,137 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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,215 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 45,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,091 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 40,091 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,266 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 28,502 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 23,478 miles

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

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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W658 AAN is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W658 AAN, 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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W658 AAN is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 2000.

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