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W681 XHJ

2000 Ford Escort

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,343 mi
Last recorded146,343 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 XHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 146,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 6 Jun 2011 146,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 11 Jun 2010 134,669 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Jun 2009 125,922 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 125,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight movement in o/s front suspension

traces of grease on o/s c v boot

Pass 10 Jun 2008 111,153 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 111,153 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 104,094 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 96,157 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 95,991 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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W681 XHJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W681 XHJ, 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 W681 XHJ registered?

W681 XHJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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