MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH FRONT BRAKES FEEL SLIGHTLY TIGHT
BOTH FRONT BRAKES FEEL SLIGHTLY TIGHT
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OSF STRUT IS SLIGHTLY DAMP
SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE DIFF FRONT SEAL
I have fitted split locking washers to ball joints
bolt missing from nsf seat
I have fitted split locking washers to ball joints
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
bolt missing from nsf seat
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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GEC 499N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 GEC 499N, 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 GEC 499N registered?
GEC 499N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 October 1974.
Is GEC 499N safe to buy?
The MOT history for GEC 499N shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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