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GCW 663N

1974 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,559 mi
Last recorded20,559 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCW 663N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 20,559 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 May 2017 20,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked 2 front (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective track rod end link split pins missing not locked (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 May 2013 19,608 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 19,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 18,153 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,052 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 17,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 15,450 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 13,274 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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GCW 663N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GCW 663N, 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 GCW 663N registered?

GCW 663N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GCW 663N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCW 663N shows 9 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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