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W673 OBJ

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,340 mi
Last recorded104,340 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW673 OBJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 104,340 miles

Body and underbody corroded/sills

Front coil spring corroded O/S/F and N/S/F (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

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

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

Oil leak Possible oil filter ()

Rear O/S/R and N/S/R chassis rails heavily corroded

Rear O/S/R and N/S/R tyres perishing

Rear coil spring corroded O/S/R and N/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 104,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

All shocks feel worn

All suspension shows general age & wear

Both sides rear chassis rails heavy corrosion not holed

Brake fluid on minimum level

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread - Not repairable

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded - Just meets criteria

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

Underbody corroding

Upperbody & outer sills corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2015 102,429 miles

both front lower arm bushes show wear

drivers seat belt has slight wear

exhaust bracket broken but still supported

general underbody corrosion

nearside front road wheel slightly distorted

steering & suspension shows age/wear

Fail 2 Jul 2015 102,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front wishbone bushes show slight wear

drivers seat belt shows slight wear

exhaust system mounting braket at rear broken system still adaquately supported

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f rim slightly bent

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 30 May 2014 96,021 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,163 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 63,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 56,313 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,969 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,929 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,742 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 22,514 miles

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

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 OBJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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