MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,814 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to front crossmember/front panel, sills/floors
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/r bump stop missing
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
o/s/r bump stop missing
o/s/r arch/inner arch corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/r arch/inner arch corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front valance corroded
front valance corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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GWD 311K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1972 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 45,803 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 GWD 311K, 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 54 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GWD 311K registered?
GWD 311K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 May 1972.
Is GWD 311K safe to buy?
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