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GHY 653N

1975 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,109 mi
Last recorded12,109 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHY 653N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 12,109 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 12,060 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 12,060 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 12,004 miles

car been standing

n/s rack boot perished

Fail 1 Dec 2010 12,004 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car been standing

n/s rack boot perished

Pass 15 Jul 2009 10,808 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 8,219 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 5,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 2,961 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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GHY 653N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GHY 653N, 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 GHY 653N registered?

GHY 653N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 January 1975.

Is GHY 653N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHY 653N shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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