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W67 OSF

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,408 mi
Last recorded79,408 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW67 OSF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,408 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 77,940 miles

both rear chassis corroded

fuel tank showing corrosion

nearside front inner c/v boot cracked

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

rear floor corroded

slight play in both front drop link arms

Fail 25 Jul 2011 77,940 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear chassis corroded

fuel tank showing corrosion

nearside front inner c/v boot cracked

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

rear floor corroded

slight play in both front drop link arms

Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,128 miles

battery insecure

both front brake discs showing corrosion

both rear chassis showing corrosion

rear floor corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2010 76,128 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

both front brake discs showing corrosion

both rear chassis showing corrosion

rear floor corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 73,931 miles

fuel tank corroded

battery insecure

both rear chassis/floor corroded

front bumper damaged

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

slight crackes in nearside front suspension arm bushes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2009 73,829 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

front bumper damaged

fuel tank showing corrosion

offside front inner c/v boot insecure

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

rear floor/chassis corroded

slight crackes in nearside front suspension arm bushes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2008 71,200 miles

aqll brake hose ferulls corroded

battery insecure

both front coil springs corroded and weak

fuel tank corroded

full floor corroded and weak

nearside front suspension arm bushes cracked

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Aug 2008 71,200 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

aqll brake hose ferulls corroded

battery insecure

both front coil springs corroded and weak

fuel tank corroded

full floor corroded and weak

nearside front suspension arm bushes cracked

nearside front tyre inner tread worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2007 68,388 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

rear floors and chassis weak through corrosion

slight corrosion on fuel tank

spare wheel insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2007 68,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

fuel tank showing slight corrosion

rear floor and chassis weak through corrosion

spare wheel insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2006 61,453 miles

handbrake outer cable corroded

both rear flexi ferruls showing corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2006 61,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear brake hose ferrules showing corrosion

handbrake outer cable 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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W67 OSF is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W67 OSF, 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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W67 OSF is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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