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GMH 722N

1974 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,201 mi
Last recorded40,201 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMH 722N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,201 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,181 miles

Both front shocks have slight movement

presenter has inform us that the nuts on steering mech. with split missing have been loctited

Fail 1 Jun 2016 40,181 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing both bolts holding steering arm to hub split pins missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing both bolts holding steering arm to hub split pins missing (2.2.C.1g)

Both front shocks have slight movement

Pass 28 May 2015 39,242 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 36,612 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,475 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,348 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,358 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 36,354 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,073 miles

Steering rack (nearside)has small amountof freeplay in.

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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GMH 722N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GMH 722N, 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 GMH 722N registered?

GMH 722N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 November 1974.

Is GMH 722N safe to buy?

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