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W691 CJN

2000 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,598 mi
Last recorded120,598 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW691 CJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,598 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 120,575 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 115,052 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 115,032 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 107,448 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,515 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 97,810 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 91,872 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 91,872 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 86,286 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 86,286 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 79,078 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 72,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 72,108 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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W691 CJN is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W691 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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W691 CJN is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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