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GRK 44N

1974 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

6,058 mi
Last recorded6,058 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRK 44N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 6,058 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 5,627 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 5,269 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 4,824 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 3,798 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 3,285 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 2,337 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 1,880 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 1,758 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 578 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 5,779 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 554 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 93,489 miles

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)

Fail 3 May 2011 93,489 miles

Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 28 Apr 2010 83,142 miles

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)

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 15 May 2009 6,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake travel

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 14 May 2009 6,700 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake travel

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 19 May 2008 95,369 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 95,369 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

slight wear in o/s steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2007 2,651 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 2,651 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake travel

slight wear in ns steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2006 88,858 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 88,858 miles

Exhaust has a major 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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GRK 44N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GRK 44N, 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 GRK 44N registered?

GRK 44N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 December 1974.

Is GRK 44N safe to buy?

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