MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,884 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front anti roll bar bushes worn
both number plates damaged/worn
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both front anti roll bar bushes worn
both number plates damaged/worn
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front number plate cracked.
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Slight play in steering rack.
Unable to fully inspect condition of metal panels inside vehicle as it is ply-lined.
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front number plate cracked.
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Slight play in steering rack.
Unable to fully inspect condition of metal panels inside vehicle as it is ply-lined.
Unable to test off side front wheel bearing due to brake binding.
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bonnet safety catch sticking
both front w/bones bottom ball joint gaiters split
brake fluid dirty
front no plate cracked
l/h front tyre worn on outer edge
r/h rear tyre worn on outer edge
rear no plate delaminating
wipers not clearing screen not affecting vision
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r handbrake cable outer sleeve coroded.
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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V151 GCG is a 2000 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 V151 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 V151 GCG registered?
V151 GCG is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 February 2000.
Is V151 GCG safe to buy?
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