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W691 RCY

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,810 mi
Last recorded110,810 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW691 RCY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 110,810 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Condesation in offside front indicator lamp

Middle exhaust system has slight leak of exhaust gas also deterated

Fail 18 Oct 2007 110,810 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front wiper blades split

Condesation in offside front indicator lamp

Middle exhaust system has slight leak of exhaust gas also deterated

Nearside front tyre valve traped by wheel trim

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 98,462 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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W691 RCY is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W691 RCY, 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 W691 RCY registered?

W691 RCY is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W691 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W691 RCY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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