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DAZ 7939

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,453 mi
Last recorded68,453 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 7939
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,453 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 68,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,445 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 60,928 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,928 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,595 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 58,595 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 56,007 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 53,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 53,633 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,130 miles

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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DAZ 7939 is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DAZ 7939, 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 DAZ 7939 registered?

DAZ 7939 is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is DAZ 7939 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAZ 7939 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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