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W687 WUB

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,554 mi
Last recorded144,554 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 144,554 miles

all of under side corroded in need of treatment

both front inner arch brake pipes corroded

both rear brake hoses have corroded ferrells

both rear rear brake pipes from load valve to wheels corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre on 2.0mm and unevenly worn

rear silancer corroded

Fail 13 May 2011 144,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all of under side corroded in need of treatment

both front inner arch brake pipes corroded

both rear brake hoses have corroded ferrells

both rear rear brake pipes from load valve to wheels corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre on 2.0mm and unevenly worn

rear silancer corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 133,949 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 133,825 miles

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

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2009 120,060 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 111,708 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 102,231 miles

n/s/f wing mirror loose at bottom

Fail 1 Mar 2007 102,230 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2006 91,718 miles

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

load vaule has crack

Pass 4 Jun 2005 83,758 miles

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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 WUB is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W687 WUB, 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 WUB is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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