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HHT 756K

1972 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,290 mi
Last recorded10,290 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHT 756K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 10,290 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2013 9,602 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 8,937 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 8,166 miles

Heavily undersealed and repaired in the past

Fail 9 Dec 2011 8,166 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 6,728 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 6,496 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 6,016 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 5,436 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 5,263 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 5,081 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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HHT 756K is a 1972 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HHT 756K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HHT 756K registered?

HHT 756K is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is HHT 756K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHT 756K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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