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W61 CPU

2000 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,382 mi
Last recorded129,382 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 CPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 129,382 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 129,387 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 120,151 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 111,975 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 96,093 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 86,829 miles

both rear chassis rails corroded

offside and nearside outer sills heavily corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2010 79,348 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 71,916 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,130 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 60,597 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 49,649 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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W61 CPU is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W61 CPU, 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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W61 CPU is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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