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HKM 628L

1973 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,844 mi
Last recorded86,844 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Escort44,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKM 628L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,601cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,291 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,709 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,313 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 84,412 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 83,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 83,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 82,661 miles

fuel cap seal perished

oil leaks

Fail 18 Aug 2010 82,661 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap seal perished

oil leaks

Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,811 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 80,183 miles

high imbalance on front brakes

Pass 13 Aug 2007 78,625 miles

offside front wheel binding

Pass 17 Aug 2006 76,381 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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HKM 628L is a 1973 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 44,545 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 HKM 628L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HKM 628L?

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What year was HKM 628L registered?

HKM 628L is a 1973 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 February 1973.

Is HKM 628L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKM 628L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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