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101,684 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Vehicle has been under-sealed
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Vehicle has signs of corrosion to under-body and sills. Strength not reduced
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Vehicle has signs of corrosion to under-body and sills. Strength not reduced
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related corrosion to vehicle underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related corrosion to vehicle underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Floor not fully secure BOOT fLOOR (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering wheel tub (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Floor not fully secure BOOT fLOOR (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering wheel tub (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Floor not fully secure boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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W691 VEN is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.
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 W691 VEN, 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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W691 VEN is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 May 2000.
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