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W68 UVV

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,459 mi
Last recorded105,459 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 UVV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 105,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all coil springs corroded

front discs and pads worn

nearside front lower arm front bush lifting

rear brake flexi hose's cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2012 105,459 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all coil springs corroded

front discs and pads worn

fuel filter corroded

nearside front lower arm front bush lifting

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre close to limit and worn/bald inner edge

only one jet working nearside

rear brake flexi hose's cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2011 101,533 miles

both beam patterns poor due to condensation in headlamps

both outer cv boots starting to perrish

corrosion started both front inner wing/suspension turret

corrosion started both inner and outer sils

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

rear brake flexi hose's cracking

wiper split

Pass 11 Nov 2010 96,129 miles

nearside lower arm rear bush starting to lift

offside rear wheel rim dented inner edge

punc nearside rear tyre

rear brake flexi hoses cracking outer pipe

slight play both front lower arm bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2009 91,148 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 91,148 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 80,417 miles

evidence of poss slight pas leak sub frame and offside lower arm damp although no leak at time of test and level ok.

slight cracking rear brake flexi hoses

Fail 8 Nov 2008 80,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

evidence of poss slight pas leak sub frame and offside lower arm damp although no leak at time of test and level ok.

slight cracking rear brake flexi hoses

Pass 17 Nov 2007 72,363 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f bottom balljoint boot split

Pass 18 Nov 2006 67,739 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 18 Nov 2006 67,739 miles

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

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

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

advise tracking

fuel filter corroded

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside lower arm rear bush lifting

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 UVV is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UVV, 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 W68 UVV registered?

W68 UVV is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W68 UVV safe to buy?

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