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W623 JNU

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,204 mi
Last recorded153,204 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW623 JNU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 153,204 miles

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

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

hand brake cable loose from mounts

nearside rear crossmember corroded

surface corrosion noted at time of test within 30 cms brake compensator valve

surface corrosion to both inner sills and chassis rails

surface corrosion to rear leaf spring front mounts noted

Fail 19 Jul 2011 153,139 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

hand brake cable loose from mounts

nearside rear crossmember corroded

surface corrosion noted at time of test within 30 cms brake compensator valve

surface corrosion to both inner sills and chassis rails

surface corrosion to rear leaf spring front mounts noted

Pass 5 Aug 2010 133,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s rear / front spring hanger mountings corroding

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Aug 2010 133,883 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s rear / front spring hanger mountings corroding

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2009 113,519 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 113,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jul 2008 104,174 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 104,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 94,502 miles

slight rust both sides rear chassis

Pass 7 Jul 2006 84,120 miles

as previous test

Fail 4 Jul 2006 84,116 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

os handbrake cable insecure

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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W623 JNU is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W623 JNU, 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 W623 JNU registered?

W623 JNU is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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