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GPK 284N

1974 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

8,825 mi
Last recorded8,825 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPK 284N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 8,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak oil leaking from oil filter ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 82,789 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak oil leaking from oil filter ()

Pass 8 Nov 2013 7,726 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 7,726 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 7,174 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 6,949 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 6,949 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 6,705 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 6,675 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,753 miles

standard vehicle has been heavily modified ; underside of vehicle heavily treated ; after market exhaust fitted ; play in steering wheel but within limits

Pass 19 Jun 2008 5,147 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 5,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 1,900 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 1,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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GPK 284N is a 1974 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GPK 284N, 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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GPK 284N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 December 1974.

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