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HMH 162K

1971 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,639 mi
Last recorded97,639 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMH 162K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 97,639 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 96,846 miles

steering column flexible coupling swimming in oil

Fail 18 Oct 2005 96,948 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 96,948 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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HMH 162K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 HMH 162K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HMH 162K registered?

HMH 162K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1971.

Is HMH 162K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMH 162K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HMH 162K have outstanding finance?

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