MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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13" steel wheels fitted to front, 14" alloys fitted to rear
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
13" steel wheels fitted to front, 14" alloys fitted to rear
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
offside and nearside sills corroded
rear chassis corroded
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
offside and nearside sills corroded
rear chassis corroded
offside front tyre starting to craking open
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Hand brake outer cable casings rusty.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W686 DJN is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 W686 DJN, 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 W686 DJN registered?
W686 DJN is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 July 2000.
Is W686 DJN safe to buy?
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