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W674 VOC

2000 Ford Escort

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,906 mi
Last recorded155,906 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW674 VOC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 155,906 miles

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

back window incomplete

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 140,908 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes rusting. some greased

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

reg plate bulb dim

Fail 25 Feb 2012 140,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes rusting. some greased

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

reg plate bulb dim

Pass 5 Apr 2011 121,350 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 5 Apr 2011 121,350 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 1 Mar 2010 101,308 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 101,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake compensator siezed.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 90,467 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 90,467 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 859,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 May 2008 85,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 78,512 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 68,683 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres 2mm

Fail 11 May 2006 68,683 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres 2mm

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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W674 VOC is a 2000 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W674 VOC, 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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W674 VOC is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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