MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,825 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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 ()
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 ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
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)
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
standard vehicle has been heavily modified ; underside of vehicle heavily treated ; after market exhaust fitted ; play in steering wheel but within limits
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was GPK 284N registered?
GPK 284N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 December 1974.
Is GPK 284N safe to buy?
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