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HEO 958N

1975 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

445 mi
Last recorded445 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEO 958N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 445 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 86,083 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1/4 panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1/4 panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2016 73,881 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,799 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 73,799 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,060 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,947 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 71,866 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 71,370 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,671 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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HEO 958N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HEO 958N, 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 HEO 958N registered?

HEO 958N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 July 1975.

Is HEO 958N safe to buy?

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