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GNT 995N

1974 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,144 mi
Last recorded47,144 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNT 995N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 47,144 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 46,849 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,847 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,842 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 46,836 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 46,776 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,627 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,562 miles

main beam tell tale lamp not working

rear diff slightly noisey

Fail 17 Apr 2012 46,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

main beam tell tale lamp not working

rear diff slightly noisey

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,459 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 46,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 46,425 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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GNT 995N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GNT 995N, 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 GNT 995N registered?

GNT 995N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 November 1974.

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