MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
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)
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)
fuel cap seal perished
oil leaks
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
high imbalance on front brakes
offside front wheel binding
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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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.
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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?
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