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GCK 674W

1980 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,798 mi
Last recorded92,798 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1980 Ford Escort52,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCK 674W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 92,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 85,860 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 85,860 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 83,851 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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GCK 674W is a 1980 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 52,814 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 GCK 674W, 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 46 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCK 674W registered?

GCK 674W is a 1980 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 December 1980.

Is GCK 674W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCK 674W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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