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W684 RGB

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,505 mi
Last recorded75,505 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW684 RGB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,505 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 75,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 69,454 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,454 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 65,481 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 65,454 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,010 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 56,033 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 52,705 miles

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

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

nails in both rear tyres

Fail 30 Nov 2006 52,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s rear tyre inner edge worn low and nails in both rear tyres

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

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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W684 RGB is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W684 RGB, 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 W684 RGB registered?

W684 RGB is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W684 RGB safe to buy?

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