MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure
corrosion n/s/f inner wing behind battery
corrosion rear inner arches/boot floor area
rear exhaust holed and blowing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Battery insecure
corrosion n/s/f inner wing behind battery
corrosion rear inner arches/boot floor area
rear exhaust holed and blowing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear wheel bearing not tested due to wheel binding
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
hand brake travel on limit of permissable
n/s/ wiper spindle worn
oil leaks over engine
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s sill rusted and holed but not significant affect to seat security.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rust hole developing n/s/f outer sill
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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GEL 323N is a 1974 Ford Escort in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 GEL 323N, 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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GEL 323N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 November 1974.
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