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W613 SGJ

2000 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,571 mi
Last recorded59,571 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW613 SGJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2026 59,571 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 59,200 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 59,200 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 58,754 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 58,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 56,985 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 55,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 55,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 54,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Centre ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system By chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 52,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 50,420 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Nearside Front Washer jets require adjustment.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside and offside rear tyres treads and sidewalls perishing. 195/60R15/88V

Offside Front Fog lamp semi-insecure.

Radiator lower hose retaining clip incorrectly fitted and hose liable to leak coolant.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 48,130 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 46,100 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 44,236 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 42,451 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on inner edge

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 May 2013 40,520 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,344 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 36,515 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,771 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,943 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 31,958 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,958 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,790 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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W613 SGJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W613 SGJ, 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 W613 SGJ registered?

W613 SGJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W613 SGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W613 SGJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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