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J2 PVU

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,419 mi
Last recorded72,419 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 PVU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 72,419 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 72,386 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2024 72,381 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases starting to break out of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 71,721 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,974 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 70,365 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,250 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,029 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,637 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,056 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,262 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,552 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,442 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,062 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,297 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 52,620 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,398 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,967 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,171 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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J2 PVU is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J2 PVU, 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 J2 PVU registered?

J2 PVU is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is J2 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 PVU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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