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HBA 181N

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,298 mi
Last recorded38,298 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 181N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 38,298 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 38,298 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2014 38,007 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,246 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,128 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,779 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 36,433 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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HBA 181N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HBA 181N, 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 HBA 181N?

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What year was HBA 181N registered?

HBA 181N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 February 1975.

Is HBA 181N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBA 181N shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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