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GSF 19N

1974 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,616 mi
Last recorded50,616 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSF 19N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 50,616 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 50,177 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 50,177 miles

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 50,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 49,794 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine between bell housing and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 49,793 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has got very hot and disc is red in colour (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also grease inside wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front pads are white in colour as it has hung on at some point

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine between bell housing and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,704 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2018 48,909 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 48,625 miles

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

Nearside back axle seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 48,095 miles

nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

oil level low

Pass 7 Mar 2015 47,772 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 47,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,439 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,111 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,426 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,443 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

core plug leaking

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 18 May 2009 44,477 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight movement in passanger seat

Pass 10 May 2008 43,738 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight oil leak from n/s/r hub

Pass 21 Apr 2007 43,019 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 41,417 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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GSF 19N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GSF 19N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GSF 19N registered?

GSF 19N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 October 1974.

Is GSF 19N safe to buy?

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