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GLJ 764N

1974 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,387 mi
Last recorded84,387 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLJ 764N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,387 miles

front coil springs shortened.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,742 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 83,742 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,078 miles

Oil leak ()

both front wheel bearing slightly noisy

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,828 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 82,828 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 82,525 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,034 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/f brake hose twisted

repairs to exhaust

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Jul 2013 82,032 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/f brake hose twisted

repairs to exhaust

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,396 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges n/s will soon need replacement

front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/f chassis corroded byanti roll bar mounting

steering coupling in poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2012 81,394 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges n/s will soon need replacement

front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/f chassis corroded byanti roll bar mounting

steering coupling in poor condition

Fail 11 Apr 2012 81,387 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake rod reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

Brake rod worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Oil leak

possible wiring fault in boot area for fuel gauge sender unit

Pass 13 May 2010 79,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

aftermarket rear seatbelts fitted

brake pipes slightly corroded and undersealed

child seat fitted to nearside front

front anti roll bar bushes in track control arms perished

front coil springs loose when vehicle jacked up

front tyres wearing on inner edges

general corrosion to bulk head

modified exhaust and mounts fitted

slight play in nearside steering arm to rack

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

vehicle lowered

Fail 11 May 2010 79,814 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

aftermarket rear seatbelts fitted

brake pipes slightly corroded and undersealed

child seat fitted to nearside front

front anti roll bar bushes in track control arms perished

front coil springs loose when vehicle jacked up

front tyres wearing on inner edges

general corrosion to bulk head

modified exhaust and mounts fitted

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

vehicle lowered

Pass 9 May 2009 78,499 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 77,602 miles

Oil leak

front anti-roll bar bushes show age

n/s front brake noise

n/s headlamp pattern slightly twisted

Pass 3 May 2007 76,854 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 76,060 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

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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GLJ 764N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GLJ 764N, 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 GLJ 764N registered?

GLJ 764N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 December 1974.

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