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HDG 855N

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,813 mi
Last recorded25,813 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDG 855N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 25,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 25,999 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 25,465 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 25,373 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 25,373 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 23,413 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 73,383 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,248 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,224 miles

n/s/r panhard rod bush slight wear

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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HDG 855N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HDG 855N, 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 HDG 855N registered?

HDG 855N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 March 1975.

Is HDG 855N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDG 855N shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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