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264 GNO

1972 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration264 GNO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 4 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 12 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 12 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lock nut loose. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lock nut loose. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Split pins missing in hub nuts,

Pass 14 Nov 2020 12 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 85 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 82 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 77 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 10 miles

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Pass 4 May 2011 11,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front floor corroded and in poor condition

offside rear and nearside rear boot wells corroded and fiberglassed

Fail 30 Apr 2011 11,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front floor corroded and in poor condition

offside rear and nearside rear boot wells corroded and fiberglassed

Fail 21 Apr 2011 11,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 10,958 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 10,958 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 9,857 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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264 GNO is a 1972 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 45,803 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 264 GNO, 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 54 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 264 GNO registered?

264 GNO is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is 264 GNO safe to buy?

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