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V274 GNJ

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,790 mi
Last recorded111,790 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV274 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2009 111,790 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 102,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

damage to offside rear light unit

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake travel high

nearside headlamp damaged

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 9 Oct 2007 92,156 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 69,124 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside and offside cv boots in poor condition

nearside lower arm bushes contaminated with oil

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to delaminate

oil leak from engine

poor wear pattern to rear tyres

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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V274 GNJ is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V274 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V274 GNJ registered?

V274 GNJ is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V274 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V274 GNJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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