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W682 SDM

2000 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,690 mi
Last recorded51,690 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW682 SDM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,690 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 51,677 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 43,375 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 43,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 31,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both body sills have had extensive welding

both rear wheel arches are covered in grease

the n/s front brake is binding slightly

the top of the o/s wing has slight damage but is not sharp

Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,755 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion underside

o/s/f wing damaged not sharp yet

shows extensive welded areas

Fail 12 Apr 2013 29,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion underside

o/s/f wing damaged not sharp yet

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,343 miles

Both nearside and offside outer sills showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to split and perish. (no cords visable)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside front brake flex slightly corroded

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,846 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 23,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,272 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,640 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,679 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,537 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 SDM is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SDM, 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 SDM registered?

W682 SDM is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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