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GTX 313N

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,445 mi
Last recorded38,445 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTX 313N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2022 38,445 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 38,445 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 38,445 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake cable insecure fouling propshaft (1.1.15 (c))

Front Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2011 38,445 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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GTX 313N is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GTX 313N, 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 GTX 313N registered?

GTX 313N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GTX 313N safe to buy?

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