MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
bad engine oil leak timing cover area
stone chip in windscreen
bad engine oil leak timing cover area
stone chip in windscreen
partial cesure on rear load valve
slight drag on o/s/r brake
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
bad engine oil leaks
corrosion forming n/sr and o/sr chassis member by top shock mounts
n/sr bumper quarter loose
some corrosion forming n/sf and o/sf inner sills
stone chips in screen
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V129 GCG is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 V129 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 V129 GCG registered?
V129 GCG is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 January 2000.
Is V129 GCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for V129 GCG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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