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GWV 499N

1975 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,104 mi
Last recorded48,104 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWV 499N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2024 48,104 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 47,964 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 47,846 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 47,846 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 47,804 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,765 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,731 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,180 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,733 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 45,180 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 45,597 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 44,618 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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GWV 499N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GWV 499N, 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

How do I check the history of GWV 499N?

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What year was GWV 499N registered?

GWV 499N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GWV 499N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWV 499N shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GWV 499N have outstanding finance?

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