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GLZ 5709

2000 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,784 mi
Last recorded119,784 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 5709
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 119,784 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 113,995 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 113,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 93,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 81,806 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 81,806 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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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GLZ 5709 is a 2000 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GLZ 5709, 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 GLZ 5709 registered?

GLZ 5709 is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 August 2000.

Is GLZ 5709 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLZ 5709 shows 6 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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