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GNH 763N

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

586 mi
Last recorded586 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNH 763N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 586 miles

rear inner arches slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 586 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear inner arches slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 9,710 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,306 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 89,636 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 89,636 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,341 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 81,071 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 81,071 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in offside front tyre

driverside half shaft seal leaking and slight play in half shaft bearing.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 76,654 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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GNH 763N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GNH 763N, 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 GNH 763N registered?

GNH 763N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is GNH 763N safe to buy?

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