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GFO 93N

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

2,650 mi
Last recorded2,650 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFO 93N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 2,650 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 2,532 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 2,500 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 2,488 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 1,861 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 1,760 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 730 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 730 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017
Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,196 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 78,284 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,707 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 76,657 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 76,465 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 75,339 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 75,217 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2008 74,829 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

long handbrake travel

slight play nearside front steering rack end

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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GFO 93N is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GFO 93N, 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 GFO 93N registered?

GFO 93N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GFO 93N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFO 93N shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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