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GME 728N

1974 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,009 mi
Last recorded14,009 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGME 728N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 14,009 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 14,009 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached FIXING POINT DETACHED (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 11,872 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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GME 728N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 GME 728N, 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 GME 728N registered?

GME 728N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 October 1974.

Is GME 728N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GME 728N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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