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GFB 852G

1968 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,039 mi
Last recorded7,039 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1968 Ford Escort38,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 852G
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 7,039 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 6,629 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 5,995 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 5,099 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 5,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering locking device missing lower bolt loose on coupling (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected locking devise (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected locking devise (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 4,755 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside steering rack gator slightly split

Pass 20 Apr 2016 6,340 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 4,926 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 4,926 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 3,477 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 1,830 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 631 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 18,956 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 18,956 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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GFB 852G is a 1968 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1968 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 38,716 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 GFB 852G, 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 58 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFB 852G registered?

GFB 852G is a 1968 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 November 1968.

Is GFB 852G safe to buy?

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