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HLH 414N

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,985 mi
Last recorded65,985 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 414N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2018 65,985 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 65,527 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 65,292 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 64,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,021 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,773 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 62,278 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

slight movement in nearside steering rack arm

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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HLH 414N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 HLH 414N, 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

How do I check the history of HLH 414N?

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What year was HLH 414N registered?

HLH 414N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 January 1975.

Is HLH 414N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLH 414N shows 7 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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