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GLK 683N

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,887 mi
Last recorded83,887 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLK 683N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 83,887 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 82,949 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 82,949 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Fail 28 May 2015 82,915 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

new splitpins required in front suspension and steering

Pass 28 May 2015 82,915 miles

new splitpins required in front suspension and steering

Fail 10 Apr 2010 34,633 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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GLK 683N is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GLK 683N, 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 GLK 683N registered?

GLK 683N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1975.

Is GLK 683N safe to buy?

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