MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/rear tyre side wall starting to perrish
rear fog light not working
rear no plate lights affected by indicators
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/rear tyre side wall starting to perrish
rear fog light not working
rear no plate lights affected by indicators
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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HMR 490N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1975 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 44,389 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 HMR 490N, 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 51 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HMR 490N registered?
HMR 490N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1975.
Is HMR 490N safe to buy?
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