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W68 VGG

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,203 mi
Last recorded90,203 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 VGG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2011 90,203 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

all brake pipes corroded

nearside front discs corroded

sill badly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 84,074 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,546 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 65,324 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 54,231 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 41,544 miles

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 VGG is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W68 VGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W68 VGG registered?

W68 VGG is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W68 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W68 VGG shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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