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W688 CJN

2000 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,974 mi
Last recorded161,974 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW688 CJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 161,974 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 161,972 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 159,270 miles

all four shockers are getting very weak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 159,270 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four shockers are getting very weak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 151,116 miles

both rear chassis /shocker top mount areas corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2012 141,821 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 141,818 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 133,586 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 133,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 124,922 miles

slight playin o/s/f steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2010 124,921 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight playin o/s/f steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2009 116,945 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 111,336 miles

small chip in front screen,

Pass 15 Nov 2006 104,815 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 104,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 25 Oct 2005 94,665 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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W688 CJN is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W688 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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W688 CJN is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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