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GLJ 83N

1975 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,872 mi
Last recorded96,872 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLJ 83N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 96,872 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 95,049 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 94,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 91,625 miles

offside steering arm has slight play at wheel

Pass 12 May 2017 89,774 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 89,747 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 88,355 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 87,308 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 86,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 85,534 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 84,439 miles

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2011 83,248 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 81,665 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,066 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 76,219 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 74,012 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 71,707 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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GLJ 83N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GLJ 83N, 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 GLJ 83N registered?

GLJ 83N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 March 1975.

Is GLJ 83N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLJ 83N shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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