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GAF 643N

1974 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,183 mi
Last recorded4,183 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAF 643N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 4,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 2,953 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 2,179 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 1,527 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 99,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbx leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 99,758 miles

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbx leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 98,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 98,833 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 98,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 98,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 96,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 95,049 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 95,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 94,400 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 92,953 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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GAF 643N is a 1974 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 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 GAF 643N, 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 52 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GAF 643N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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