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GFL 305N

1974 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,180 mi
Last recorded67,180 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFL 305N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 67,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight hole (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 May 2017 67,179 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight hole (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,904 miles

corrosion to offside front A post (lower) section

Fail 12 Apr 2016 65,904 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to offside front A post (lower) section

Pass 4 Aug 2012 58,526 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise nsr tyre damaged on the outer sidewall

advise oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Aug 2012 58,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise nsr tyre damaged on the outer sidewall

advise oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,667 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,447 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,322 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,093 miles

Offside front door hinge pins worn.

Fail 14 Jul 2007 54,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight wear, offside front door hinge pins.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,910 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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GFL 305N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GFL 305N, 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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What year was GFL 305N registered?

GFL 305N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 December 1974.

Is GFL 305N safe to buy?

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