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GCL 771N

1974 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,022 mi
Last recorded26,022 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCL 771N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 26,022 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 25,540 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 25,106 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 24,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 May 2017 24,636 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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GCL 771N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GCL 771N, 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

How do I check the history of GCL 771N?

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What year was GCL 771N registered?

GCL 771N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 October 1974.

Is GCL 771N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCL 771N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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