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W68 JND

2000 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,442 mi
Last recorded131,442 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 JND
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 131,442 miles

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

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

discs worn

rear chassis rusty

sills edges rusty

sills rusty

Pass 29 May 2012 127,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 116,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clucth pedal on floor

Fail 14 Jun 2011 116,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clucth pedal on floor

front brake discs corrioed on inner sdes

Pass 14 May 2010 109,125 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust is knocking on the nearside handbrake cable

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 101,464 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 96,096 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 83,270 miles

Advise: Front number plate marked.

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 83,270 miles

Advise: Front number plate marked.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 69,318 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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W68 JND is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W68 JND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W68 JND registered?

W68 JND is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W68 JND safe to buy?

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