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W685 CJN

2000 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

146,731 mi
Last recorded146,731 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 CJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 May 2014 146,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2013 142,385 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 142,284 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 116,500 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished and low on pressure

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 116,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished and low on pressure

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 128,227 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 128,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all under vehicle corroded

front discs scored

sills corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2010 120,131 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outter sills corroded

rear inner valance corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 120,131 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outter sills corroded

rear inner valance corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 112,746 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 112,746 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery warning light stays on

Pass 7 Jun 2008 99,195 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 99,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2007 90,453 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel getting excessive but has reserve travel

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2006 74,907 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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W685 CJN is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W685 CJN, 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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W685 CJN is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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