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W673 ECT

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,718 mi
Last recorded81,718 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW673 ECT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2013 81,718 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

offside rear vehicle damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,664 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2011 73,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,962 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2010 63,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2009 54,734 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,820 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,933 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 38,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 38,691 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 33,022 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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W673 ECT is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W673 ECT, 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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W673 ECT is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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