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HCZ 7475

2001 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,125 mi
Last recorded53,125 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 7475
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,125 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 53,125 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Condensation inside nearside headlamp glass but not affevting beam pattern as yet

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,091 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chip on offside of screen. on limit

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,942 miles

Brake fluid level getting low

Slight play in front suspension lower arm front bushes both sides of car

Fail 3 Feb 2009 42,942 miles

Brake fluid level getting low

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play in front suspension lower arm front bushes both sides of car

Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,763 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on both shoulders

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2007 33,043 miles

Handbrake travel high

Windsreen washers poor

Pass 24 Jan 2006 28,122 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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HCZ 7475 is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 87,573 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 HCZ 7475, 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 25 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCZ 7475 registered?

HCZ 7475 is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is HCZ 7475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCZ 7475 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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