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HMH 864K

1971 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,451 mi
Last recorded2,451 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMH 864K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 2,451 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 2,402 miles

front bulk head starting to corroded

nsf lower wing panel insecure

nsf valance corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 2,242 miles

both rear half shafts weaping

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust kinked

slight play in nsf lower ball joint

Pass 16 May 2015 2,117 miles

corrosion in nsf sill but not close to any structual areas

osf tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2014 1,962 miles

both os tyres perished

os sill holed but not near nothing structal

Fail 26 Apr 2014 1,962 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both os tyres perished

os sill holed but not near nothing structal

Pass 27 Apr 2013 1,936 miles

CORROSION STARTING IN NSF OUTER SILL

SLIGHT BIND FROM REAR BRAKES

Pass 16 Apr 2011 1,933 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 1,647 miles

OSR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 24 Jan 2009 1,590 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 1,590 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 1,535 miles

both rear brakes slighyly binding

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 864K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HMH 864K, 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 864K registered?

HMH 864K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 September 1971.

Is HMH 864K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMH 864K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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