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GHD 696N

1974 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

7,862 mi
Last recorded7,862 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHD 696N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 7,862 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 7,510 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 7,389 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 7,162 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 6,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear leaf spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 6,676 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 66,646 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 64,328 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 62,316 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 5,912 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 5,504 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 5,101 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 4,638 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 3,835 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 3,288 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 2,470 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 1,885 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 1,462 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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GHD 696N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GHD 696N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GHD 696N registered?

GHD 696N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 October 1974.

Is GHD 696N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHD 696N shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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