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GNO 212N

1974 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,370 mi
Last recorded4,370 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNO 212N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 4,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 1,286 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 1,285 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure stalk (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure stalk (5.2.1a)

Steering system excessively tight both front strut top bearings not turning (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 3 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 3 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 1,994 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 1,985 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 97,341 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 51,130 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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GNO 212N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GNO 212N, 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

How do I check the history of GNO 212N?

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What year was GNO 212N registered?

GNO 212N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 November 1974.

Is GNO 212N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNO 212N shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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