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HMP 944K

1971 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,058 mi
Last recorded84,058 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMP 944K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 84,058 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,498 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 82,711 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 81,287 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 81,287 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,287 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 81,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 81,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

grease caps on front hubs missing

Fail 18 Feb 2011 81,287 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

grease caps on front hubs missing

Fail 24 Aug 2009 81,287 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

front & rear brakes slight judder

Pass 30 May 2008 81,188 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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HMP 944K is a 1971 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HMP 944K, 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 HMP 944K registered?

HMP 944K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 September 1971.

Is HMP 944K safe to buy?

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