MOT Status
ValidMileage
12,961 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Central Stone Chip
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rear diff oil leak
Central Lower Screen crack
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Diff Oil Leak
Central Screen Crack
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Diff oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all shocks weak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
osf indicator is dim
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GHG 866N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 GHG 866N, 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
How do I check the history of GHG 866N?
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What year was GHG 866N registered?
GHG 866N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 December 1974.
Is GHG 866N safe to buy?
The MOT history for GHG 866N shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GHG 866N have outstanding finance?
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