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HCW 270N

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,018 mi
Last recorded86,018 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCW 270N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 86,018 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 85,712 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,157 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 84,998 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,503 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 83,536 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 83,038 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 82,292 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 81,209 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 81,199 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 May 2008 80,332 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 79,633 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 78,756 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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HCW 270N is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HCW 270N, 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 HCW 270N?

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What year was HCW 270N registered?

HCW 270N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is HCW 270N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCW 270N shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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