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V170 GNJ

2000 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,980 mi
Last recorded149,980 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV170 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 149,980 miles

Advise of side door sill minor corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2010 145,523 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 138,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 112,990 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 112,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 92,151 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 92,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2006 76,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 76,067 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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V170 GNJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V170 GNJ, 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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V170 GNJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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