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HLC 597N

1975 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,633 mi
Last recorded85,633 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLC 597N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 85,633 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2025 85,633 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2018 85,314 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 26 May 2017 85,212 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,205 miles

Nearside slight play in inner steering joint

Pass 23 May 2013 84,891 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,516 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 84,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r will not open from inside or outside

slight play n/s rack plunge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,288 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 84,162 miles

slight play felt in the nearside front of the steering rack

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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HLC 597N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 HLC 597N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HLC 597N registered?

HLC 597N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is HLC 597N safe to buy?

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