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W679 TGF

2000 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,139 mi
Last recorded47,139 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,139 miles

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

Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 44,470 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 44,470 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 40,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,826 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,030 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 35,810 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2009 32,136 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,732 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,403 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 20,359 miles

advised front brake disc worn an d front brake pads low

Fail 20 Jan 2006 20,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

both front brake discs worn - recommend replacement as soon as possible

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 TGF is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W679 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

W679 TGF is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W679 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W679 TGF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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