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GNN 315J

1972 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,302 mi
Last recorded20,302 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNN 315J
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 20,302 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 20,302 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 20,302 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 20,302 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 20,302 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,302 miles

Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

n/s door corroded

rear pannel damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2010 20,302 miles

Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s door corroded

rear pannel damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2009 20,302 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 20,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 20,302 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 20,302 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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GNN 315J is a 1972 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 45,803 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 GNN 315J, 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 54 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GNN 315J registered?

GNN 315J is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 February 1972.

Is GNN 315J safe to buy?

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