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E6 KYC

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

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Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 KYC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 46,533 miles

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front and rear (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 46,531 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 45,668 miles

n/s/f leg top mount tight when turning

Fail 3 Oct 2023 45,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f leg top mount tight when turning

Pass 9 Sep 2022 43,740 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2022 43,722 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 42,323 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 41,858 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 40,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,210 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,768 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 37,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,170 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,120 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,807 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,357 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 32,357 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,699 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 28,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,437 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 23,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,373 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,281 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 19,693 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,659 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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E6 KYC is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E6 KYC, 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.

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What year was E6 KYC registered?

E6 KYC is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is E6 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 KYC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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