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HAG 56N

1975 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,489 mi
Last recorded15,489 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAG 56N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 15,489 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,984 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 14,580 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 13,675 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering rack worn

strut tops,floor panels,chassis legs,inner wheel arches all corroded.

Fail 29 Sep 2006 13,674 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

chassis plate insecure

petrol smell under bonnet

steering rack worn

stut tops, floor panels, chassis legs, inner wheel arches etc corroded

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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HAG 56N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HAG 56N, 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 HAG 56N registered?

HAG 56N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 January 1975.

Is HAG 56N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAG 56N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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