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V259 GNJ

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,492 mi
Last recorded54,492 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 54,492 miles

outer sills corroded & weak.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 54,479 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer sills corroded & weak.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,818 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,931 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light corrosion to innercills

light scoring to front discs

Pass 7 Jan 2009 47,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 47,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 45,969 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 42,804 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 42,804 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 39,322 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 39,322 miles

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

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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V259 GNJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V259 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 V259 GNJ registered?

V259 GNJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V259 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V259 GNJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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