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GUN 97N

1974 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,545 mi
Last recorded3,545 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1974 Ford Escort42,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUN 97N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 3,545 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 2,867 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 2,863 miles

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure back rest bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure backrest bolts loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 703 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 698 miles

Additional braking device obviously defective engine revs up when brakes applied (1.1.19 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose locking wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 9 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2020 8 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2020

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working not fitted (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle retaining bolts touching front disc and bolt not comeing through nyolock (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel nuts on each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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GUN 97N is a 1974 Ford Escort in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GUN 97N, 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 GUN 97N registered?

GUN 97N is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1974.

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