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W659 XDA

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,466 mi
Last recorded146,466 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 XDA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 146,466 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 146,454 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2007 138,579 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front lower arm inner bushes starting to seperate

nearside front tyre badly worn on inside edge.

offside front lower arm inner bushes weak due to oil contamination

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2006 131,349 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 131,349 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

power steering fluid low.

wear to brake discs.

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 XDA is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XDA, 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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W659 XDA is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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