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W61 UMJ

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,512 mi
Last recorded108,512 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 UMJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 108,512 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise both inner & outer sills,offside rear floor pan all starting to corrode unable to hole without use of excessive force.

advise both rear flexi brake hoses cracked recommend replacement ASAP.

advise offside rear tyre starting to crack & tread depth worn on inner edge.

advise offside rear wheel bearing slight dry sound when spun,may soon require attention.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 93,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs rusty

both front coil springs corroded

both rear flexi brake hoses perrished

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/f fog light lense cracked

tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Jun 2009 93,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs rusty

both front coil springs corroded

both rear flexi brake hoses perrished

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/f fog light lense cracked

tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Jun 2007 65,166 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 65,166 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 58,555 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 53,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W61 UMJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UMJ, 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 W61 UMJ registered?

W61 UMJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W61 UMJ safe to buy?

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