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HGH 950K

1972 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,838 mi
Last recorded98,838 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2005
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGH 950K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2005 98,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advise offside and nearside front inner sill panels corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 18 Nov 2005 98,838 miles

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

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

advise offside and nearside front inner sill panels corroded but not in prescribed area

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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HGH 950K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 45,803 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 HGH 950K, 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 54 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HGH 950K registered?

HGH 950K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 April 1972.

Is HGH 950K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGH 950K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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