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W671 PVM

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,869 mi
Last recorded76,869 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW671 PVM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,869 miles

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

underside corroded in several places, holes could be made using excess force

Fail 11 Jan 2016 76,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member next to rear shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member behind rear bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

underside corroded in several places, holes could be made using excess force

Pass 8 Dec 2014 66,350 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 66,346 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 64,055 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 64,055 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 61,744 miles

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

slight corrosion n/s sill outer

slight corrosion o/s outer sill.

slight corrosion rear cross member.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,606 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 57,319 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 55,279 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,704 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2008 49,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 42,673 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,038 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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W671 PVM is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W671 PVM, 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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W671 PVM is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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