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W656 SGJ

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,918 mi
Last recorded79,918 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 SGJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,918 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,584 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 53,820 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,603 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,932 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 34,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,493 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 27,621 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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W656 SGJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W656 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W656 SGJ registered?

W656 SGJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W656 SGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W656 SGJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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