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V104 GCG

2000 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,138 mi
Last recorded116,138 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV104 GCG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 116,138 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 115,230 miles

Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 115,193 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 114,366 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 111,379 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 111,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 110,450 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 102,641 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 88,204 miles

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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V104 GCG is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V104 GCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V104 GCG registered?

V104 GCG is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V104 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V104 GCG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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