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HGU 137N

1975 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,873 mi
Last recorded24,873 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 137N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 24,873 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 16 May 2019 24,483 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 23,248 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 21,346 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 20,928 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,169 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,240 miles

new coil over front suspension recently fitted , spring platforms very close to tyres

Fail 17 Jun 2014 19,240 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 17,745 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 17,745 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 16,521 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 16,519 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 14,715 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2010 125,089 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 115,451 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 102,898 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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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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