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GFL 101N

1975 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,880 mi
Last recorded11,880 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFL 101N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 11,880 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 11,877 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 11,875 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 11,870 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 11,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 11,866 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 11,706 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,680 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 11,612 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 11,412 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 11,403 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 11,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 11,394 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 11,394 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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GFL 101N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 44,389 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 GFL 101N, 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 51 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFL 101N registered?

GFL 101N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GFL 101N safe to buy?

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