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GGH 521N

1974 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,487 mi
Last recorded80,487 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGH 521N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 80,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has had extensive amount of welding repairs of done in past

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 79,837 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside has had EXTENSIVE amounts of welding repairs done in past to underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,746 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle structure has had extensive amounts of welding repairs done in past

Pass 6 May 2014 79,514 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has had extensive amounts of welding repairs done in past

Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,394 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

vehicle structure and floor has had extensive repairs and covered in under body sealer

Pass 27 Mar 2012 79,115 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle has had extensive body repairs and is covered in underseal.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,344 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 77,120 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle was presented with NO carpets in. vehicle has had alot of welding repaires in the past and have been repaired from inside the vechile.Under vehicle has lots of underseal and body filler showing

Fail 3 Dec 2009 77,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle was presented with NO carpets in. vehicle has had alot of welding repaires in the past and have been repaired from inside the vechile.Under vehicle has lots of underseal and body filler showing

Pass 2 Dec 2008 76,726 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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GGH 521N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 GGH 521N, 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 GGH 521N registered?

GGH 521N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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