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W681 XNH

2000 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,874 mi
Last recorded104,874 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 XNH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 104,874 miles

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

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

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

both side rear of sills starting to rust

n/s headlight slightly damp

Pass 2 Mar 2016 98,230 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear of sills starting to rust

Fail 2 Mar 2016 98,230 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear of sills starting to rust

Pass 14 Mar 2015 88,543 miles

both front steel brake pipes corroded .

both rear flexi hoses perished .

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded .

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,566 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses perished .

hand brake travel high .

n/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm on edges .

n/s/r wheel buckled .

o/s/r , o/s/f and n/s/f steel brake pipes corroded .

o/s/r tyre tread cracking .

Fail 28 Feb 2014 77,484 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

both rear brake flexi hoses perished .

hand brake travel high .

n/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm on edges .

n/s/r wheel buckled .

o/s/r , o/s/f and n/s/f steel brake pipes corroded .

Fail 28 Feb 2013 71,720 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r wheel buckled .

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroded .

Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,720 miles

n/s/r wheel buckled .

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroded .

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,714 miles

light corrosion on both front inner wing brake pipes, front lower arm bushes split,cracks in both rear flexable hoses, n/s/f road wheel damaged and out of shape

Fail 26 Mar 2012 66,691 miles

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

light corrosion on both front inner wing brake pipes, front lower arm bushes split,cracks in both rear flexable hoses, n/s/f road wheel damaged and out of shape

Pass 14 Jul 2011 64,722 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 58,918 miles

corrosion on brake pipe to n/s/r flexable hose, slight cracking on o/s/r flexable hose

Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,726 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 1,260 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,552 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,924 miles

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 XNH is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W681 XNH, 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 XNH is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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