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W265 CYG

2000 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,565 mi
Last recorded103,565 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort Van93,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 CYG
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 103,565 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 103,565 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 103,264 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 103,264 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 90,582 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 90,581 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,577 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 78,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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W265 CYG is a 2000 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 93,243 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 Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W265 CYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W265 CYG registered?

W265 CYG is a 2000 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W265 CYG safe to buy?

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