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GUT 928N

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,403 mi
Last recorded21,403 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUT 928N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 21,403 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 20,933 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 20,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,588 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,188 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 19,887 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,399 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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GUT 928N is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc 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 GUT 928N, 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 GUT 928N registered?

GUT 928N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 January 1975.

Is GUT 928N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUT 928N 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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