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GCZ 2814

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,918 mi
Last recorded168,918 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 2814
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 168,918 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 27 Jul 2009 168,909 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front bumper insecure

Pass 13 May 2008 163,347 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 163,347 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 158,565 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 157,272 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 150,259 miles

new brake pipes fitted to front to rear secured with cable ties

slight play in offside front steering rack

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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GCZ 2814 is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GCZ 2814, 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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What year was GCZ 2814 registered?

GCZ 2814 is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 August 2000.

Is GCZ 2814 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 2814 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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