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GKB 768N

1974 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,444 mi
Last recorded20,444 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKB 768N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 20,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement T.C.A (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 19,979 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 18,798 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 18,245 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 17,836 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 17,555 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 17,463 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 17,221 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 16,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 16,110 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 15,198 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f strut top mountings noisey

Fail 22 Oct 2015 15,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f & o/s/f strut top mountings noisey

Pass 3 Sep 2014 14,270 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front strut top mounts slight tightness on lock to lock

Pass 7 Sep 2013 17,380 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 16,290 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 97,424 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 97,424 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 95,874 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 94,894 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 94,220 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 94,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GKB 768N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GKB 768N, 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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GKB 768N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 October 1974.

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