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W681 BOO

2000 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,845 mi
Last recorded74,845 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 BOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,845 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 74,770 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn and corroded.

corrosion to both sides lower outer/inner sills and most of underside throughout.

engine moun ting appear worn on take up of clutch.

exhaust front pipe nut missing.

off side rear registration plate lamp held with tape.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,947 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,316 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 64,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 59,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

clutch poor.

possible very slight leak from injector leak off pipe.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,224 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

clutch very worn.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

all tyres becoming low tread.

spare tyre flat and low tread.

steel b rake pipes leading to brake sensing valve corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 37,462 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

timing belt history?

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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W681 BOO is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W681 BOO, 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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W681 BOO is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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