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W692 BVP

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,908 mi
Last recorded113,908 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW692 BVP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 113,908 miles

Oil leak

heavy general corrosion under vehicle, no defect at time of test.

repairs and underseal on both outer sills.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,451 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 105,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,807 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 88,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,539 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 80,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,685 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 73,685 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 73,075 miles

corrosion to both under sills

engine oil leak

general corrosion to vehicle underbody and chassis

nearside front indicator faded

offside rear brake pipes by compensator corroded

Fail 21 May 2009 73,075 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

corrosion to both under sills

engine oil leak

general corrosion to vehicle underbody and chassis

nearside front indicator faded

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and on limits-borderline pass

offside rear brake pipes by compensator corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,039 miles

see orignal advisories 911478768119

Fail 16 Jun 2008 68,039 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

corrosion to nearside rear chassis around shock absorber mounting area on limits

corrosion to offside and nearside rear underbody and under sills/flooring

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

offside front tyre worn low and on limits

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and on limits

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 7 Jun 2007 61,415 miles

advisory items from initial test still apply

Fail 2 Jun 2007 61,263 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

some areas of floor and chassis corroded to limits

some rust around rear spring areas (u bolts appear tight)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 53,698 miles

see original advise sheet no. 884760366187

Fail 9 Jun 2006 53,698 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres close to limit

some corrosion to floor pans

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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W692 BVP is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W692 BVP, 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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W692 BVP is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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