MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,301 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f wheel bearing noisey
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/f wheel bearing noisey
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
evidence of leak around rear diff
front number plate slightly obscured by front spot lights from certain angles
headlamp patterns poor
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
evidence of leak around rear diff
exhaust loose at front joint
front number plate slightly obscured by front spot lights from certain angles
headlamp patterns poor
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
heavy wax oiling under vehicle
Lowered front road springs fitted
Lowering blocks fitted to rear leaf springs
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Lowered front road springs fitted
Lowering blocks fitted to rear leaf springs
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GCX 488N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 GCX 488N, 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 GCX 488N registered?
GCX 488N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1974.
Is GCX 488N safe to buy?
The MOT history for GCX 488N shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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