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W687 VOB

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,300 mi
Last recorded133,300 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW687 VOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 133,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 133,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 122,787 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 116,333 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 116,333 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 17 May 2006 111,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 111,984 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W687 VOB is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W687 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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W687 VOB is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W687 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W687 VOB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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