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W667 XUG

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

102,507 mi
Last recorded102,507 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2018 102,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis at damper mounting plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheelarch heavy corrosion

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, centre and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavy corrosion patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheelarch heavy corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear valance heavily corroded

heavy surface corrosion to underside, suspension , braking and exhaust componenet

vehicle very wet on underside when presented, nearside rear drum brake wet (possible leak)

Fail 4 Nov 2018 102,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis at damper mounting plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheelarch heavy corrosion

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, centre and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavy corrosion patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheelarch heavy corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear valance heavily corroded

heavy surface corrosion to underside, suspension , braking and exhaust componenet

vehicle very wet on underside when presented, nearside rear drum brake wet (possible leak)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 94,193 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

corrosion in both rear wheelarches

Fail 4 Nov 2017 94,193 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in both rear wheelarches

Pass 14 Oct 2016 83,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside handbrake cable worn

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 83,194 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake cable insecure hand brake cable (3.5.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside handbrake cable worn

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,939 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 73,939 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 62,084 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 58,088 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 58,088 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,377 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 55,377 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,447 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,727 miles

BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 21 Oct 2010 50,727 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 28 Jul 2009 45,619 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 45,619 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,840 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 41,840 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 37,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 34,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,707 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 XUG is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 XUG, 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 XUG is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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