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GRK 159N

1975 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,527 mi
Last recorded85,527 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRK 159N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,527 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 85,253 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2012 85,250 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 84,662 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 84,501 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,234 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 84,234 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 83,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery tray corroded and holed

gearbox mounting on o/s has a bolt missing

gearbox to floor mounting corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2008 83,624 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery tray corroded and holed

gearbox mounting on o/s has a bolt missing

gearbox to floor mounting corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2005 82,898 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 82,866 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.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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GRK 159N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1975 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 44,389 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 GRK 159N, 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 51 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GRK 159N registered?

GRK 159N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 January 1975.

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