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W683 VOB

2000 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,607 mi
Last recorded201,607 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW683 VOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 201,607 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 201,601 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 199,544 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached ends (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 198,229 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

under body excessively welded

Fail 31 Jan 2020 198,204 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

under body excessively welded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 195,552 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded muddy

Fail 5 Nov 2018 195,514 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded muddy

Pass 7 Nov 2017 193,179 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear chassis plated and rear inner arches

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 192,156 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 192,143 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 190,273 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 190,272 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control excess play at steering wheel (2.1.1)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 189,184 miles

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

both inner and outer sills repaired

Fail 4 Nov 2014 189,167 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

both inner and outer sills repaired

Pass 4 Nov 2013 182,837 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 179,909 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 174,716 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 171,022 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2011 171,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2010 167,838 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 167,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 162,371 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 162,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 150,590 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 150,590 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 132,821 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 115,143 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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W683 VOB is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W683 VOB, 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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W683 VOB is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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