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HCE 440N

1975 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,701 mi
Last recorded61,701 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCE 440N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 May 2017 61,701 miles

Report rear springs starting to go soft in ride height nearside and offside

Pass 24 May 2016 61,226 miles

Report in some places under seal is thick in places

Pass 21 May 2015 60,656 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,111 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,621 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,661 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 57,928 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 56,837 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,606 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,383 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 51,464 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 50,350 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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HCE 440N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HCE 440N, 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 HCE 440N?

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What year was HCE 440N registered?

HCE 440N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 February 1975.

Is HCE 440N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCE 440N 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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