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HLD 650N

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,023 mi
Last recorded69,023 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLD 650N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,023 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 69,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 68,524 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 68,522 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 67,728 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 66,751 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 66,751 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 65,467 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 64,958 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 64,066 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 63,509 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,854 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,227 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 61,564 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,564 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,499 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 58,968 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 56,421 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 56,421 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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HLD 650N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HLD 650N, 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 HLD 650N registered?

HLD 650N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 January 1975.

Is HLD 650N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLD 650N shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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