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W668 OCD

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,397 mi
Last recorded120,397 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW668 OCD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2010 120,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front bumper damaged & in poor condition

interior mirror missing

offside rear window glass missing

rear bumper damaged & in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2010 111,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 100,304 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 100,095 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 87,722 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 77,088 miles

Off side rear brake pipe support bracket loose.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 72,834 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 OCD is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W668 OCD, 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 W668 OCD registered?

W668 OCD is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W668 OCD safe to buy?

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