MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
clutch faulty
floor damage
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
clutch faulty
floor damage
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
n/s hand brake slightly bindind
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V118 GCG is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 V118 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.
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What year was V118 GCG registered?
V118 GCG is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 2000.
Is V118 GCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for V118 GCG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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