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JWO 451D

1973 Ford GT

Blue Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,442 mi
Last recorded14,442 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford GT10,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWO 451D
MakeFord
ModelGT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 14,442 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 14,372 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,146 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight air leak noted at brake servo 'T' piece.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 14,052 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 11 Jul 2014 14,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 13,872 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 13,772 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 13,670 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 13,281 miles

slight leak on both front shock absorbers.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 12,952 miles

slight oil leak on nearside rear shock absorber.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 12,952 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight oil leak on nearside rear shock absorber.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,714 miles

slight play at offside front suspension rear lower arm mounting to chassis

Pass 13 Jul 2007 12,549 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 12,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both rear light units slightly insecure, screws missing

N/S/R shock absorber lower bush worn

Fail 21 Feb 2007 12,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,082 miles

How Reliable is the Ford GT?

Based on 3,423 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 16
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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JWO 451D is a 1973 Ford GT in Blue with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Ford GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 10,249 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JWO 451D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford GT typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Ford GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWO 451D registered?

JWO 451D is a 1973 Ford GT, first registered on 16 August 1973.

Is JWO 451D safe to buy?

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