MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to nearside rear inner sill
corrosion to offside outer sill
nearside rear tyre cracking but no cords exposed
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
note ,car has misfire ,done an emmisions check very high hc content at 2300 very high ,co fine at 1.34
note fuel pipe above rear section exhaust .flat,ie squassed advise to reroute pipe
note nearside engine mounting split ,advise to replace
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
note ,car has misfire ,done an emmisions check very high hc content at 2300 very high ,co fine at 1.34
note fuel pipe above rear section exhaust .flat,ie squassed advise to reroute pipe
note nearside engine mounting split ,advise to replace
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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HKE 120N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 HKE 120N, 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 HKE 120N registered?
HKE 120N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1975.
Is HKE 120N safe to buy?
The MOT history for HKE 120N shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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