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HLF 492N

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,820 mi
Last recorded41,820 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLF 492N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 41,820 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 41,016 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 40,852 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 40,852 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 40,852 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,852 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,869 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,852 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,852 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,363 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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HLF 492N is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HLF 492N, 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 HLF 492N registered?

HLF 492N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 January 1975.

Is HLF 492N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLF 492N shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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