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HLW 221K

1971 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,081 mi
Last recorded10,081 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLW 221K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 10,081 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 10,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 9,956 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 9,914 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 9,868 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 9,812 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 9,731 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 9,731 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 9,631 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 9,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 9,562 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 9,480 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 9,385 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 1,170 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 9,179 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 8,951 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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HLW 221K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 HLW 221K, 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 55 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HLW 221K registered?

HLW 221K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 September 1971.

Is HLW 221K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLW 221K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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