MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside front lower arm front bush starting to pull through
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
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)
METAL BRAKE PIPES LIGHTLY CORRODED
VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HRAVY CORROSION
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
METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGN"S OF LIGHT CORROSION
VEHICLE SHOWING SIGN"S OF LIGHT CORROSION
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.
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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.
Is W659 JHL safe to buy?
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