2000 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · W434 AKN
2000 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2000. Recorded mileage 71,379 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1753cc
W434 AKN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 71,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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W434 AKN Mileage History
- 07/09/202363,584 mi
- 13/09/202464,478 mi+894 mi
- 13/08/202571,379 mi+6,901 mi
- 14/08/202571,379 mi
Average of roughly 4,028 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
W434 AKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Ford Escort (W434 AKN) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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