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GMK 155N

1974 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,623 mi
Last recorded65,623 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMK 155N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 65,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 65,533 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 63,741 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 63,122 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,122 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 62,626 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 62,236 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 61,376 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 60,404 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 60,290 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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GMK 155N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GMK 155N, 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 GMK 155N registered?

GMK 155N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 December 1974.

Is GMK 155N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMK 155N shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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