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W673 OBA

2000 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,491 mi
Last recorded148,491 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW673 OBA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 148,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 140,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 128,047 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 128,002 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 114,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 114,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 101,802 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 OBA is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W673 OBA, 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 W673 OBA registered?

W673 OBA is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W673 OBA safe to buy?

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