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GHG 866N

1974 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,961 mi
Last recorded12,961 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHG 866N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 12,961 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 12,916 miles

Central Stone Chip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear diff oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2024 12,893 miles

Central Lower Screen crack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff Oil Leak

Pass 22 May 2023 12,862 miles

Central Screen Crack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2022 12,776 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 12,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 12,641 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 12,391 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 12,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 11,966 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 11,322 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 11,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 10,999 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 10,881 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014

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

Pass 1 May 2013 10,881 miles
Pass 25 May 2012
Pass 12 May 2011 10,881 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,788 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 10,673 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 9,715 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 77,045 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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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

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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.

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