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GOM 597N

1974 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

631 mi
Last recorded631 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOM 597N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 631 miles

Competition vehicle with fixed position seats and harness belts

Pass 28 Sep 2023 481 miles

Competition vehicle with fixed position seats and harness belts

Pass 24 Dec 2019

Full roll cage fixed seats and under side guarded

Heavily modified Rally car MSA paperwork provided

Pass 22 Nov 2018

HEAVILY modified rally car

full roll cage fixed seats and harnesses

Pass 7 Nov 2017

brake and fuel lines inside car

heavily modified rally car

roll cage fixed seats and harnesses

Pass 4 Nov 2016

HEAVILY modified stage rally car fixed seats 3'' harnesses & roll cage fuel & brake lines inside vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2015

Full roll cage / fixed seats & harnesses

Heavily Modified Rally car

all brake & fuel lines inside car

Pass 21 Nov 2014 11,955 miles

HEAVILY MODIFIED RALLY CAR all fuel & brake lines inside roll cage fixed seats and harnesses

Pass 9 Aug 2014 11,890 miles

HEAVILY MODIFIED RALLY CAR ROLL CAGE ,HARNESSES & FIXED SEATS BRAKE & FUEL LINES INSIDE CAR

Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,850 miles

HEAVILY MODIFIED RALLY CAR

Pass 14 Aug 2012 11,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 11,185 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 11,019 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 10,989 miles

this vehicle has been heavily modified for rallying

Fail 10 Jul 2009 10,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 10,584 miles

rally prepaired

Pass 28 Jun 2007 12,300 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,276 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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GOM 597N is a 1974 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GOM 597N, 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 GOM 597N registered?

GOM 597N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 December 1974.

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