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P111 CWT

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,625 mi
Last recorded19,625 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 CWT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 19,625 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 19,367 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 19,266 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 19,250 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 19,225 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 18,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower linkage u/j (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 18,239 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S PITTED INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 18,238 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S PITTED INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 17,823 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 16,473 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 15,443 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 14,958 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 12,908 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 11,808 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,483 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 10,197 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 10,197 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 8,641 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s front radius arm bushes cracking

Fail 21 May 2009 8,640 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s front radius arm bushes cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2005 8,120 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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P111 CWT is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P111 CWT, 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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P111 CWT is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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