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B9 NGD

2000 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,946 mi
Last recorded25,946 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 NGD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 25,946 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 25,760 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 25,041 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,035 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 25,035 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,926 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,901 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 23,892 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all four discs worn and pitted

Fail 4 Dec 2009 22,644 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 22,644 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 18,572 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 18,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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B9 NGD is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B9 NGD, 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 B9 NGD registered?

B9 NGD is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is B9 NGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 NGD shows 12 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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