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GUC 649N

1975 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,462 mi
Last recorded67,462 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUC 649N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,462 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 63,132 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 63,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2010 5,658 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 4,926 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 4,654 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 38,986 miles

Advise o/s/f floor pan has slight surface corrosion

advise o/s/r brake has slightly sticking

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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GUC 649N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GUC 649N, 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 GUC 649N registered?

GUC 649N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 November 1975.

Is GUC 649N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUC 649N shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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