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W668 LNP

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,685 mi
Last recorded74,685 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW668 LNP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,685 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes are greased

Both rear wheel arches are corroded

Both sills are corroded

Damage to rear bumper

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 74,666 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to rear bumper

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,140 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,714 miles

o/s/outer sill slightly corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,239 miles

n/s/f tyre o/s/r+ n/s/r tyres perrished on side walls

Fail 19 Mar 2012 66,239 miles

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

n/s/f tyre o/s/r+ n/s/r tyres perrished on side walls

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,264 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight binding on nearside front brake

Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,045 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,277 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 62,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,980 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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W668 LNP is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W668 LNP, 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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W668 LNP is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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