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HHW 239L

1972 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,998 mi
Last recorded95,998 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Ford Escort45,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHW 239L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 95,998 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 95,715 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 94,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 93,966 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 93,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside handbrake low effort

Pass 13 Feb 2014 91,716 miles

nearside front suspension strut upper bearing partially siezed

Pass 28 Mar 2012 90,460 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 90,326 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 89,876 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 88,955 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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HHW 239L is a 1972 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HHW 239L, 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 HHW 239L registered?

HHW 239L is a 1972 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is HHW 239L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHW 239L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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