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W678 XUG

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,666 mi
Last recorded82,666 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW678 XUG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2018 82,666 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ***inner/outer sill*** (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven nsr service brake lazy (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ***inner wheel arch*** (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ***inner/outer sill*** (5.2.6)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns/os (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion ***wheel arch taped up[hiding corrosion/sharp edges]*** (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,835 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion ***wheel arch covered in bodge tape***Advise repair*** (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 81,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ***wishbone*** (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ***outer sill corner*** (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ***outer sill corner*** (5.2.6)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion ***wheel arch covered in bodge tape***Advise repair*** (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 77,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 77,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50R15-82V (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill/corner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***inner sidewall split*** (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,392 miles

Body has slight corrosion arch x sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,509 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 67,329 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,549 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,934 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 54,103 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,109 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,871 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 35,149 miles

n/s front tyre cut off outer edge

o/s front lower arm rear bush bonding weak

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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W678 XUG is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W678 XUG, 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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W678 XUG is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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