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W669 VOB

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,153 mi
Last recorded72,153 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW669 VOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2018 72,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to underside

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tye badly perished

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,776 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside hand brake cable chafed on outer sheath from heat shield

corrosion to outer rear sill panel

exhaust baffles loose in centre box

o/s front bumper and n/s front wing damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 69,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail / axle bush mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside hand brake cable chafed on outer sheath from heat shield

corrosion to outer rear sill panel

exhaust baffles loose in centre box

o/s front bumper and n/s front wing damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,591 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 54,541 miles

crack to screen not affecting drivers view

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Dec 2012 48,208 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 48,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,360 miles

both front coil springs corroding

front break pads low

front tyres slight wear on edges

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges, perishing ,3m

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges ,perishing ,2m

slight misting around gearbox

Fail 17 Mar 2011 30,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,409 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,630 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,019 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,163 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,044 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 20,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,639 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 VOB is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W669 VOB, 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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W669 VOB is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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