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HCL 300N

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,773 mi
Last recorded94,773 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCL 300N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 94,773 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 94,211 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,609 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 93,342 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 92,650 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 91,685 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 91,685 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 90,527 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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HCL 300N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HCL 300N, 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 HCL 300N registered?

HCL 300N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1975.

Is HCL 300N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCL 300N shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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