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W62 GKU

2000 Ford Escort

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,188 mi
Last recorded115,188 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW62 GKU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 115,188 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 115,137 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 108,341 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 108,291 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,830 miles

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 8 May 2012 96,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2011 96,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 1 May 2010 94,356 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 94,931 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 93,276 miles

various metal brake and fuel pipes corroding underneath vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2008 92,158 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 84,271 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 84,271 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 78,708 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 76,449 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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W62 GKU is a 2000 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W62 GKU, 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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W62 GKU is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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