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DKZ 6296

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,814 mi
Last recorded125,814 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 6296
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2011 125,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs worn

o/s/r wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2010 115,257 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 106,169 miles

o/s/r tyre has slighty cracking at outer tread shoulder

Pass 24 Jun 2008 95,456 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 88,583 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

slight leak from steering resevoir

Pass 24 Jun 2006 82,578 miles

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

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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DKZ 6296 is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DKZ 6296, 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 DKZ 6296 registered?

DKZ 6296 is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is DKZ 6296 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKZ 6296 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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