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HLT 653V

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,253 mi
Last recorded5,253 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLT 653V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2023 5,253 miles

Decelerometer brake test carried out Lsd fitted competition modified car

Pass 24 Nov 2022 5,251 miles

decelerometer brake test carried out lsd fitted competition modified rally car

Pass 9 Aug 2021 4,960 miles

decelerometer brake test carried out due to lsd fitted competition car modified

Pass 14 Aug 2019 4,587 miles

Lsd fitted carried out decelerometer brake test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 4,420 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 4,147 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 3,845 miles

lsd fitted carried out decelerometer brake test

Pass 22 Jul 2015 3,498 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 3,296 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

limited slip diff fitted carried out decelerometer brake test

Pass 10 Jun 2013 1,714 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012

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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HLT 653V is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 HLT 653V, 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 47 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 HLT 653V registered?

HLT 653V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 August 1979.

Is HLT 653V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLT 653V shows 11 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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