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PBZ 2219

2000 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,666 mi
Last recorded87,666 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 2219
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2007 87,666 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 87,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 62,954 miles

FUEL TANK CORORED

NEAR SIDE LOWER WISHBONE PERISHED SPLIT

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OFF SIDE HEAD LAMP STONE CHIP

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2006 62,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

(fuel tank corroed)

(nearside lowerwishbone bushes perished and split)

(offside headlamp has stone chip )

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2005 56,903 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 56,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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PBZ 2219 is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PBZ 2219, 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 PBZ 2219 registered?

PBZ 2219 is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is PBZ 2219 safe to buy?

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