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V213 GNJ

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

37,879 mi
Last recorded37,879 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV213 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 37,879 miles

altenator belt perished

corrosion to n/s inner seal

corrosion to n/s outer seal on limit

corrosion to n/s/r chasis on limit

corrosion to o/s inner seal

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front wipers poor

nail in the o/s/r tyre

rear brake flexi whoses perished

Fail 6 May 2015 37,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

altenator belt perished

corrosion to n/s inner seal

corrosion to n/s outer seal on limit

corrosion to n/s/r chasis on limit

corrosion to o/s inner seal

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front wipers poor

nail in the o/s/r tyre

rear brake flexi whoses perished

Pass 12 May 2014 36,720 miles

n/s/f outer sill corroded on limit

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 10 May 2014 36,708 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f outer sill corroded on limit

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 35,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front wheel trims slight damage needs renewing soon

o/s/r wheel arch getting rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front wheel trims slight damage needs renewing soon

o/s/r wheel arch getting rusty

Pass 11 May 2012 34,231 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 34,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 32,373 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 31,281 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 31,267 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,469 miles

OSF lower suspension arm bushes split

engine leaking coolant

Fail 20 Apr 2009 29,469 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

OSF lower suspension arm bushes split

engine leaking coolant

Fail 14 Apr 2008 27,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,612 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,620 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 23,218 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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V213 GNJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V213 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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What year was V213 GNJ registered?

V213 GNJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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