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GEC 63N

1974 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,004 mi
Last recorded11,004 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEC 63N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 11,004 miles
Pass 24 May 2021
Pass 4 Jun 2019 10,867 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018

Standard fitment seat belt missing full harness seat belts fitted ()

rally spec vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2016 9,987 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 9,156 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2014 8,073 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 63,070 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 63,070 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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GEC 63N is a 1974 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 63N, 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 GEC 63N?

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What year was GEC 63N registered?

GEC 63N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GEC 63N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEC 63N shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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