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HKE 120N

1975 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,412 mi
Last recorded74,412 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKE 120N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 74,412 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,260 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,057 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,569 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 73,569 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,285 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,434 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 71,397 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 70,632 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 70,632 miles

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.

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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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?

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