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W667 SLL

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,063 mi
Last recorded85,063 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW667 SLL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 85,063 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 85,063 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

both rear leafspring front hangers badly corroded.

front numberplate deteriorating.

nearside rear foglight not working.

offside front brake binding slightly.brakepads nearing limits.

offside rear top shockabsorber badly corroded.

offside rear tyre punctured in inner sidewall.

unable to check fuelcap.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 78,559 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 78,559 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 70,535 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 70,534 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2007 122,903 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 122,903 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 105,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 105,155 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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W667 SLL is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W667 SLL, 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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W667 SLL is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 August 2000.

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