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W641 CJN

2000 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,097 mi
Last recorded117,097 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW641 CJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 117,097 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 117,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 109,875 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 102,167 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 100,942 miles

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 18 Nov 2011 100,241 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

bonet release insecure

brake pedal worn

front brake discs corroded

heard noise from n/s/r when brake applied found nothing during test

Fail 16 Nov 2011 100,237 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonet release insecure

brake pedal worn

front brake discs corroded

heard noise from n/s/r when brake applied found nothing during test

Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,853 miles

both front shock absorbers worn

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2009 96,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 92,937 miles

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

front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 24 Nov 2008 92,937 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 20 Nov 2007 88,638 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,607 miles

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

unable to measure brake pads.

Fail 27 Oct 2006 34,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

unable to measure brake pads.

Pass 16 Nov 2005 79,045 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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W641 CJN is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W641 CJN, 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 W641 CJN registered?

W641 CJN is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 June 2000.

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