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Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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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GDR 301N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GDR 301N, 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 GDR 301N registered?
GDR 301N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 December 1974.
Is GDR 301N safe to buy?
The MOT history for GDR 301N shows 6 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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