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HCZ 3345

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,758 mi
Last recorded82,758 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 3345
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 82,758 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 82,758 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 79,944 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly

nearside rear suspension leg slight play in insert

offside steering rack end slight play in ball joint

Fail 7 Nov 2009 79,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded slightly

nearside rear suspension leg slight play in insert

offside steering rack end slight play in ball joint

Pass 18 Jan 2008 76,623 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 76,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 70,225 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 64,926 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 64,926 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

surface corossion around underbody areas

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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HCZ 3345 is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HCZ 3345, 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 HCZ 3345 registered?

HCZ 3345 is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is HCZ 3345 safe to buy?

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