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HDS 175G

2008 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,870 mi
Last recorded96,870 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Escort49,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDS 175G
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 96,870 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 95,208 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 94,270 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 94,225 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 92,660 miles

nearside rear floor pan slight corrosion

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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HDS 175G is a 2008 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 49,082 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 HDS 175G, 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 18 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HDS 175G registered?

HDS 175G is a 2008 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is HDS 175G safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDS 175G shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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