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W667 VKL

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,813 mi
Last recorded59,813 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW667 VKL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,813 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 54,512 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 54,512 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,516 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 43,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

condensation in both headlights but not affecting beam patterns

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 May 2016 41,579 miles

both rear tyres cracking

condensation in offside headlight but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,481 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

condensation in offside headlight but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 30 May 2014 37,162 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

condensation in offside headlight not affecting beam pattern

offside wiper blade split

Pass 20 May 2013 35,423 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 May 2013 35,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,031 miles

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

condensation in offside headlight not affecting beam pattern

offside inner steering arm joint slightly worn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,081 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

condensation in offside headlight

Fail 7 Jun 2011 32,052 miles

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

condensation in offside headlight

Pass 24 May 2010 30,368 miles

condensation in offside headlight

Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,069 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 27,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,335 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 22,425 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 VKL is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W667 VKL, 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 VKL is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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