MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,039 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
offside rear brake slightly binding
offside steering rack gator slightly split
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
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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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?
The MOT history for GFB 852G shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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