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GBF 223N

1974 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,904 mi
Last recorded4,904 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBF 223N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 4,904 miles

Front front antiroll bar d bushes split but servicable

Front seat belts fitted to roll cage - no rear seats fitted

Front slight brake pull to offside

Front slight play in steering rack

Front wheel studs incorrect size and wheel nuts tight at base

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor and sills poorly welded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front headlamp slight lower the n/s

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor and sills poorly welded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear no fog light fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2015 4,904 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing bolt missing in caliper (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel exhaust resting on cable (3.1.6c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front seat belts fitted to roll cage - no rear seats fitted

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor and sills poorly welded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front headlamp slight lower the n/s

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor and sills poorly welded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear no fog light fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2010 4,904 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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GBF 223N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GBF 223N, 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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What year was GBF 223N registered?

GBF 223N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 October 1974.

Is GBF 223N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBF 223N shows 3 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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