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V107 GVS

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,429 mi
Last recorded37,429 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV107 GVS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 37,429 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 37,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 24,198 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 24,171 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 6,378 miles

both rear chassis members above rear axle starting to corrode

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to perish

nearside rear wheel bearing slight wear

slight brake judder front brake discs

Fail 3 Nov 2007 6,378 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear chassis members above rear axle starting to corrode

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to perish

nearside rear wheel bearing slight wear

slight brake judder front brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2006 88,563 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 67,674 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 67,674 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V107 GVS is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V107 GVS, 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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V107 GVS is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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