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W679 LDN

2000 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,960 mi
Last recorded51,960 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 LDN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 51,960 miles

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

alot of travel on h/brake lever

Fail 16 Feb 2009 51,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

alot of travel on h/brake lever

Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,013 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 48,013 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2006 37,832 miles

Nearside 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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W679 LDN is a 2000 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W679 LDN, 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 W679 LDN registered?

W679 LDN is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W679 LDN safe to buy?

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