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W68 RBY

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,771 mi
Last recorded137,771 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 RBY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 137,771 miles

Brake pipes covered in underseal

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside mirror loose

Nearside rear sill damaged

Oil leak

Play in rack

corrosion underside and on suspension components

Fail 29 Jul 2009 137,770 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipes covered in underseal

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside mirror loose

Nearside rear sill damaged

Oil leak

Play in rack

corrosion underside and on suspension components

Pass 13 Aug 2008 127,864 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

corrosion on under side

damage to sill near side rear

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 9 Aug 2008 127,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

corrosion on under side

damage to sill near side rear

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 13 Aug 2007 119,819 miles

Same as previous vt32

Fail 13 Aug 2007 119,819 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Damage on nearside sill

Fuel pipe insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pump noisey

very little reserve travel left on handbrake lever

Pass 23 Jun 2006 112,899 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 112,899 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyer worn to inner edge

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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W68 RBY is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W68 RBY, 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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W68 RBY is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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