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HBD 512L

1973 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,152 mi
Last recorded5,152 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBD 512L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2017 5,152 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 3,655 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 99,175 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 96,033 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,384 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 88,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 85,023 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,188 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 79,631 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 75,808 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 72,407 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 67,556 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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HBD 512L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 44,545 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 HBD 512L, 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 53 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 HBD 512L registered?

HBD 512L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 January 1973.

Is HBD 512L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBD 512L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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