MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,873 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front tyres close to limit
new coil over front suspension recently fitted , spring platforms very close to tyres
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
new coil over front suspension recently fitted , spring platforms very close to tyres
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating (no excess movement)
n/s and o/s floor to sill corrosion (no holes and not in prescribed area)
n/s/f chaasis rail corrosion (no holes and not excessive
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating (no excess movement)
n/s and o/s floor to sill corrosion (no holes and not in prescribed area)
n/s/f chaasis rail corrosion (no holes and not excessive
front anti roll bar bushes rubber cracking
n/s upper suspension mnt locking nut
slight movement lower susp arm inner bushes
slight play inner track arms
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
front anti roll bar bushes rubber cracking
n/s upper suspension mnt locking nut
slight movement lower susp arm inner bushes
slight play inner track arms
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HGU 137N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 HGU 137N, 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.
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What year was HGU 137N registered?
HGU 137N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1975.
Is HGU 137N safe to buy?
The MOT history for HGU 137N shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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