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W681 XOC

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

111,305 mi
Last recorded111,305 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 XOC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2016 111,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

fuel tank corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,711 miles

All brake pipes rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mount broken

n/s/ park brake low effort

o/s outer sill, o/s inner sill, n/s inner sill and floor to sills weak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 102,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All brake pipes rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mount broken

n/s/ park brake low effort

o/s outer sill, o/s inner sill, n/s inner sill and floor to sills weak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,739 miles

Areas of the underside advanced corrosion.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s door mirror weak.

o/s outer sill weak.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 95,305 miles

All brake pipes have advanced corrosion.

Areas of the underside have corrosion.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 95,299 miles

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

All brake pipes have advanced corrosion.

Areas of the underside have corrosion.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 91,662 miles

All brake pipes have surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The underside has areas of surface corrosion.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 91,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All brake pipes have surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The underside has areas of surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 87,964 miles

Both cv boots perished.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering rack.

n/s/r brake pipe advanced corrosion.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 87,958 miles

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

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

Both cv boots perished.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering rack.

n/s/r brake pipe advanced corrosion.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,814 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 83,814 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 79,571 miles

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

passenger door mirror not fitted

some play in the rack.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 79,569 miles

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

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

passenger door mirror not fitted

some play in the rack.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 74,655 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 74,655 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 71,979 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 61,642 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 61,604 miles

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

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 XOC is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 W681 XOC, 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 XOC is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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