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W668 MJM

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,472 mi
Last recorded82,472 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW668 MJM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,472 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 82,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,028 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 78,625 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s door mirror slightly loose

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2012 78,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s door mirror slightly loose

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2011 76,117 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,241 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 70,241 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,583 miles

All rear brake pipes rusting

n/s sill has heavy corroading

n/s/r wheel bearing has an slight noise

o/s/f brake pipe rusting

Fail 3 Apr 2009 64,583 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

All rear brake pipes rusting

n/s sill has heavy corroading

n/s/r wheel bearing has an slight noise

o/s/f brake pipe rusting

Pass 9 May 2007 51,081 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 38,300 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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W668 MJM is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W668 MJM, 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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What year was W668 MJM registered?

W668 MJM is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is W668 MJM safe to buy?

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