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W648 SGJ

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW648 SGJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 10 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust held up by wire / exhausts clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective not in center hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full sill / inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread paint on edges (0.1 (b))

extended gear stick loose

front bumper slight loose /damaged

hand brake high travel

rear tyres different size to front

rear wheel arch's corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2023 10 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Also loss (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also thin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear inner sills corroded or covered in other material

both front outer sills corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 89,402 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 85,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion.

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion.

Fail 18 Jun 2021 85,827 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis member marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis member marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front outer sills corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 84,774 miles

rear wheel arches ,inner and outer sills corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 83,195 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 81,350 miles

Both rear outer sills have surface corrosion

Both rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2017 79,096 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear wheel rim dented

Fail 16 Jun 2017 79,088 miles

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear wheel rim dented

Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre slightly perished and worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Jun 2016 76,975 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking union (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre slightly perished and worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,728 miles

all wheel rims dented

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,398 miles

all wheel rims dented

both rear inner sill corroded

rear wheel arches badly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 72,395 miles

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

all wheel rims dented

both rear inner sill corroded

rear wheel arches badly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,330 miles

front wheel rims dented

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge

rear box baffles noisy

rear inner sills corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

rear wheel rims dented

slight leak front exhaust box

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Jun 2012 68,300 miles

nearside front wheel rim dented

offside rear wheel rim dented

Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,345 miles

both rea tyres worn inner edges

nearside front wheel rim dented

nearside rear wheel rim dented

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

slight exhaust leak

slight play offside front rack joint

Pass 17 Jun 2010 64,025 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,690 miles

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2008 59,577 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 59,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 55,342 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 45,612 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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W648 SGJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W648 SGJ, 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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W648 SGJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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