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V130 GPV

2000 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,156 mi
Last recorded65,156 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV130 GPV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 65,156 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 55,134 miles

inner sills corroding

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 17 May 2017 44,660 miles

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

small split in o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 May 2017 44,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

small split in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 May 2016 34,715 miles

fuel filter is rusty

n/s inner cv gator perishing

rear exhaust box fouling handbrake cable

Pass 5 May 2015 31,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake pipe rusty but not pitted

Fail 2 May 2015 31,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake pipe rusty but not pitted

Pass 3 May 2014 26,567 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside egdes

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2013 20,880 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 14,877 miles

All shocks stiff in bounce test but still displacing evenly

Front brake discs rusty

MSR tyre worn unevenly

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

all brakes noisy in operation

Fail 16 Jan 2012 14,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

All shocks stiff in bounce test but still displacing evenly

Front brake discs rusty

MSR tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brakes noisy in operation

Fail 19 Jan 2011 13,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering column

Rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 19 Jan 2011 13,480 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering column

Rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 27 Jan 2010 12,669 miles

front tyres perished

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,024 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 11,638 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

front number plate starting to deteriate

rear brakes noisy in operation

Fail 29 Jan 2008 11,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres starting to perish

front number plate starting to deteriate

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 22 Jan 2007 11,022 miles

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 26 Jan 2006 10,299 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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V130 GPV is a 2000 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V130 GPV, 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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V130 GPV is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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