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N50 GUD

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,909 mi
Last recorded51,909 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 GUD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,909 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,797 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,930 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 46,629 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,606 miles

OSF tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,216 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,707 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 33,706 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 28,804 miles

split in n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2006 21,738 miles

Rear Wiper Blade worn

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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N50 GUD is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N50 GUD, 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 N50 GUD registered?

N50 GUD is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is N50 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N50 GUD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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