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W661 MAW

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,614 mi
Last recorded129,614 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW661 MAW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 129,614 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 95,116 miles

damage to nearside mirror glass

damage to underside of vehicle including fuel tank

fuel tank filler neck not fully secured

play in offside steering arm[rack]

rear view mirror missing

Fail 22 Feb 2008 95,116 miles

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

damage to nearside mirror glass

offside front tyre ON tread limit

play in offside steering arm[rack]

Pass 16 Feb 2007 72,300 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 66,669 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 66,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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W661 MAW is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W661 MAW, 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 W661 MAW registered?

W661 MAW is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W661 MAW safe to buy?

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