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W659 OBJ

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,770 mi
Last recorded93,770 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 OBJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 93,770 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres low inner edges

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2011 87,587 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake pipes rusty

slight corrossion in both outer sills

Fail 15 Jun 2011 87,587 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake pipes rusty

slight corrossion in both outer sills

Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,469 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 75,197 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 70,077 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s wiper blade slightly worn, rubber split

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2007 62,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 54,937 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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W659 OBJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W659 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 W659 OBJ registered?

W659 OBJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W659 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W659 OBJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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