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GVW 597N

1975 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,806 mi
Last recorded43,806 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVW 597N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 43,806 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

under tray fitted.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 43,533 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

under tray fitted.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 43,523 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,397 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,251 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 43,238 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,238 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 43,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 42,552 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 41,900 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 41,310 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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GVW 597N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GVW 597N, 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 GVW 597N registered?

GVW 597N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 1975.

Is GVW 597N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVW 597N shows 12 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.

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