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W669 MCL

2000 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,226 mi
Last recorded118,226 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW669 MCL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 118,226 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 105,867 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 105,867 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 93,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

corrosion developing o/s sill

dampness around steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2008 93,149 miles

corrosion developing o/s sill

dampness around steering rack

Fail 16 Dec 2008 93,077 miles

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

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

corrosion developing o/s sill

dampness around steering rack

surface cracks on o/s/f tyre sidewalls

Pass 21 Dec 2007 83,877 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 72,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 72,555 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 58,548 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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W669 MCL is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W669 MCL, 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 W669 MCL registered?

W669 MCL is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W669 MCL safe to buy?

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