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HBW 13S

1977 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,278 mi
Last recorded42,278 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1977 Ford Escort47,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBW 13S
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,278 miles

MANY,MANY PREVIOUS PATCH REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE--NOT IN VERY GOOD CONDITION GENERALLY!!

OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS SECTION CORRODED/HOLED--ONLY JUST IN LIMIT.

Pass 7 Dec 2008 39,881 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 39,867 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

all welding very poor

car in very poor condition

under side of vehicle heavyley under sealed

Pass 8 Dec 2006 38,168 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 36,678 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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HBW 13S is a 1977 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 47,357 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 HBW 13S, 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 49 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 HBW 13S registered?

HBW 13S is a 1977 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 October 1977.

Is HBW 13S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBW 13S 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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