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W682 OBJ

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,828 mi
Last recorded127,828 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW682 OBJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 127,828 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

slight blow and corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on inner and outer body sill and floor pans

slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

slight corrosion on rear chassis rails

slight play offside rack end

Pass 23 Apr 2015 122,815 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

aircon pump leaking

damaged but not likey to be miss read

off side front fog lamp not working

Pass 1 May 2014 122,026 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

multiple points of corrosion on underside of vehicle but not excessive

offside front fog lamp smashed

Fail 30 Apr 2014 120,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front fog lamp smashed

Pass 30 Apr 2013 112,296 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

multiple points of corrosion on sills and underside of vehicle

offside front fog lamp smashed

Fail 25 Apr 2013 112,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked

multiple points of corrosion on sills and underside of vehicle

offside front fog lamp smashed

Pass 25 Apr 2012 103,299 miles

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

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

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

multiple points of corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside front fog lamp smashed

wipers splitting

Fail 24 Apr 2012 103,299 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front fog lamp smashed

washers partially blocked

wipers splitting

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

multiple points of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2011 94,933 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 94,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 86,046 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,222 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 63,590 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 51,256 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 51,256 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,819 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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W682 OBJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W682 OBJ, 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 W682 OBJ registered?

W682 OBJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W682 OBJ safe to buy?

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