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S2 GUB

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

68,348 mi
Last recorded68,348 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 GUB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 68,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 12 Dec 2014 68,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 68,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

body corroded

coolant leak

Fail 14 Nov 2014 67,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,654 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 64,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 63,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both sides rear chassics and floor pans surface corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2013 63,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

ADVANCE CORROSION TO O/S OUTER SILL

CORROSION TO O/S/R CHASSIS LEG

CORROSION TO O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,208 miles

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

CORROSION TO O/S OUTER SILL

CORROSION TO O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 60,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

CORROSION TO O/S OUTER SILL

CORROSION TO O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,606 miles

CONDENSATION IN N/S HEADLAMP

CORROSION TO O/S OUTER SILL

CORROSION TO O/S/R INNER UNDER SILL PANEL

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 57,581 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

CONDENSATION IN N/S HEADLAMP

CORROSION TO O/S OUTER SILL

CORROSION TO O/S/R INNER UNDER SILL PANEL

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,191 miles

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

SUSPECT BODY FILLER IN REAR OF O/S OUTER SILL

Fail 18 Jun 2010 55,800 miles

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

CONDENSATION IN N/S HEADLAMP

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

SUSPECT BODY FILLER IN REAR OF O/S OUTER SILL

Pass 4 Jul 2009 54,267 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,324 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,618 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE

Pass 9 May 2006 34,754 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 34,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SLIGHT DAMAGE O/S/R SEAT BELT †BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT †DAMAGE TO INNER WALL N/S/F TYRE †BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

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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S2 GUB is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S2 GUB, 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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S2 GUB is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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