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V178 GJA

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,028 mi
Last recorded81,028 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 GJA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 81,028 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 80,975 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 77,315 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 71,962 miles

both wipers split

Fail 8 Feb 2008 71,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wipers split

Pass 8 Feb 2007 64,531 miles

interior mirror missing both door mirrors ok †

Pass 9 Feb 2006 55,842 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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V178 GJA is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V178 GJA, 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 V178 GJA registered?

V178 GJA is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V178 GJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V178 GJA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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