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W62 CPU

2000 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,847 mi
Last recorded119,847 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW62 CPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 119,847 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 109,455 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside and nearside rear sill area corroded

Offside front tyre worn on outeredge

Offside rear door corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2009 109,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside and nearside rear sill area corroded

Offside front tyre worn on outeredge

Offside rear door corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2008 101,254 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

near side and off side under sills slight corrsion

near side brake pipes secured by cable ties

Fail 18 Sep 2008 101,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

near side and off side under sills slight corrsion

near side brake pipes secured by cable ties

o/s/ wing mirror cracked not seriouisly affecting the view

Pass 1 Oct 2007 92,370 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 82,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise mirror glass o/s

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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W62 CPU is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W62 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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W62 CPU is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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