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GTS 226N

1975 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,933 mi
Last recorded25,933 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTS 226N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,933 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 25,933 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,933 miles

slight bind hand brake

Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,933 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 24,333 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,156 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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GTS 226N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GTS 226N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GTS 226N registered?

GTS 226N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1975.

Is GTS 226N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTS 226N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GTS 226N have outstanding finance?

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