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EKZ 7169

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,949 mi
Last recorded121,949 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 7169
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 121,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake load valve siezed

front brake discs corroded

front bumper damaged & insecure

offside front wishbone bush contaminated with oil

slight oil leaks from engine & gearbox

Fail 25 Aug 2011 121,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake load valve siezed

front brake discs corroded

front bumper damaged & insecure

offside front wishbone bush contaminated with oil

slight oil leaks from engine & gearbox

Pass 10 Jul 2010 116,069 miles

air bag light on ?

both outer sills corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slight rumble

oil leak engine area.suspect cranck shaft oil seal

oil leak gear box area poss.drive shaft oil seal

Pass 15 Jul 2009 109,608 miles

n/s sill corrosion

o/s/r wheel bearing slight rumble

rear brake comp valve semi siezed

slight oil leak n/s drive shaft seal

slight play n/s/f botom ball joint

Pass 17 Jul 2008 102,051 miles

both outer sills rusty

slight play o/s/f rack end

Pass 5 May 2007 94,333 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 89,983 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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EKZ 7169 is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EKZ 7169, 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 EKZ 7169 registered?

EKZ 7169 is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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