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W679 SAS

2000 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,136 mi
Last recorded89,136 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 SAS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 89,136 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 May 2007 76,349 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 76,349 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 61,941 miles

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

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

number plates starting to go faulty

Fail 13 May 2006 61,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

number plates starting to go faulty

Pass 21 May 2005 50,259 miles
Fail 21 May 2005 50,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs not in good condition due to corrosion

fuel filter corroded

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 SAS is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W679 SAS, 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 SAS registered?

W679 SAS is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W679 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W679 SAS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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