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GAW 214N

1974 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

2,987 mi
Last recorded2,987 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAW 214N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 2,987 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 1,250 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 1,247 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 1,247 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 1,246 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 789 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 349 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017
Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,460 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,001 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 79,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013
Pass 11 Feb 2012
Pass 21 May 2010 78,450 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 72,600 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 72,450 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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GAW 214N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 GAW 214N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAW 214N registered?

GAW 214N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 October 1974.

Is GAW 214N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAW 214N shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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