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J90 GJC

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,244 mi
Last recorded135,244 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 GJC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2014 135,244 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 135,244 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 127,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 116,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 110,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front discs slightly lipped

front number plate cracked

general surface corrosion

o/s/r tyre inner edge

pin hole n/s/f c.v gator

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 9 Dec 2009 98,009 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 98,009 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 83,803 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 66,458 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,063 miles

Oil leak

some distortion of rear tyres.

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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J90 GJC is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue 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 J90 GJC, 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 J90 GJC registered?

J90 GJC is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is J90 GJC safe to buy?

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