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HHR 63K

1985 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,093 mi
Last recorded37,093 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHR 63K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 37,093 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 36,744 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 36,724 miles

Coolant leak ()

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,699 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,692 miles

Battery insecure

Front number plate cracked but legible.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 30,692 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front number plate cracked but legible.

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,111 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2007 26,986 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 26,986 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 26,976 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jun 2006 21,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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HHR 63K is a 1985 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 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 HHR 63K, 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 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HHR 63K registered?

HHR 63K is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1985.

Is HHR 63K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHR 63K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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