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CJZ 1604

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,726 mi
Last recorded160,726 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 1604
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2012 160,726 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 147,889 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 134,319 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 124,287 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

temp repair to o/s/f door mirror

Pass 1 Oct 2008 112,870 miles

N/S wiper split

O/S wing mirror secured by tape

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 101,859 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2006 90,358 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside wing mirror slightly insecure

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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CJZ 1604 is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 87,573 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 CJZ 1604, 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 25 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CJZ 1604 registered?

CJZ 1604 is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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