2000 Ford Escort · 1,844 MOT tests
2000 Ford Escort reliability
2000 Ford Escorts fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 Escort years (1,844 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Escorts: 38.9%)
- 42.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Escorts: 38.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 80,400
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,844
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: about average for its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.6% of tests fail here (117% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Ford Escort
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.6%
- Body, chassis and structure16.4%
- Lights and electrics13.6%
- Brakes12.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.1%
- Seat belts and airbags6.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.62%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.8%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 4.93%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.8%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.8%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 3.52%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.29%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.54%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.08%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.03%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (7.16%)
Is a 2000 Ford Escort reliable?
2000 Ford Escorts fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 Escort years (1,844 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Ford Escort MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.62% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.8% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (4.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Ford Escort have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Ford Escort shows 80,400 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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