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W659 JHL

2000 Ford Escort

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,481 mi
Last recorded123,481 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 JHL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 123,481 miles

offside front lower arm front bush starting to pull through

Fail 29 May 2010 123,476 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front lower arm front bush starting to pull through

Pass 11 Jul 2009 116,761 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 111,422 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPES LIGHTLY CORRODED

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HRAVY CORROSION

Fail 10 Jul 2007 105,358 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGN"S OF LIGHT CORROSION

Nearside Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGN"S OF LIGHT CORROSION

Pass 10 Jul 2007 105,358 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGN"S OF LIGHT CORROSION

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGN"S OF LIGHT CORROSION

Pass 12 Oct 2006 101,330 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 101,264 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W659 JHL is a 2000 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W659 JHL, 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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W659 JHL is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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