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HER 866N

1975 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,177 mi
Last recorded59,177 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHER 866N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 59,177 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 59,010 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,005 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 59,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,999 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,998 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 58,998 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,992 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,964 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,958 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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HER 866N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HER 866N, 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 HER 866N?

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What year was HER 866N registered?

HER 866N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is HER 866N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HER 866N shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HER 866N have outstanding finance?

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