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W608 CJN

2000 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,225 mi
Last recorded104,225 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW608 CJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 104,225 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 104,215 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 101,949 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 97,528 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 97,460 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 92,885 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 92,763 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 88,315 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 88,309 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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W608 CJN is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red 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 W608 CJN, 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 W608 CJN registered?

W608 CJN is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 June 2000.

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