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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
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
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion.
Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion.
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
rear wheel arches ,inner and outer sills corroded.
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))
Both rear outer sills have surface corrosion
Both rear wheel arches have slight corrosion
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
both inner and outer sills corroded
offside rear tyre worn inner edge
rear wheel rim dented
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
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
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
all wheel rims dented
rear tyres worn inner edges
all wheel rims dented
both rear inner sill corroded
rear wheel arches badly corroded
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
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
nearside front wheel rim dented
offside rear wheel rim dented
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
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)
nearside front inner wheel rim damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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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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