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W642 CJN

2000 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,939 mi
Last recorded95,939 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW642 CJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 95,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,761 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 87,761 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes reusteed.

chip on screen.

oil leak.

outer siolls corroded.

rear cross member corroded.

slight leak on rack.

spare tyre flat.

wipers worn.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 78,317 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

o/s door pillarcorroded

rear chassis rails corroded back panel corroded o/s n/s inner andfloor to sills corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 78,317 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

o/s door pillarcorroded

rear chassis rails corroded back panel corroded o/s n/s inner andfloor to sills corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2008 71,865 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 71,858 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

leak on p/srack

o/s n/ s floor to sills corroded o/s n/s outersills corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2007 66,098 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED O/S N/S FLOOR TO SILLS CORRODED

Pass 1 Jun 2006 62,542 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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W642 CJN is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W642 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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W642 CJN is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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