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GNC 460N

1974 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,488 mi
Last recorded2,488 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNC 460N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 2,488 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 2,488 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 2,488 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 2,488 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 78,386 miles

front tyres wearing outer edge

rear suspention has been modified

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Mar 2010 78,386 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front tyres wearing outer edge

rear suspention has been modified

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Mar 2009 78,386 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak on to exhaust

rear suspention has been modified

slight play trackrodends

surface rust rear disc inner faces

Pass 10 Mar 2009 78,386 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak on to exhaust

rear suspention has been modified

slight play trackrodends

surface rust rear disc inner faces

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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GNC 460N is a 1974 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GNC 460N, 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.

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What year was GNC 460N registered?

GNC 460N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GNC 460N safe to buy?

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