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HNO 57T

1979 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

1,002 mi
Last recorded1,002 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNO 57T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 1,002 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 929 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 605 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 429 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 407 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 184 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 2,301 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 2,084 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 1,844 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 1,149 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 990 miles

condition of floor plan slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2013 836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 836 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 737 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2007 721 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 721 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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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HNO 57T is a 1979 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1979 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 HNO 57T, 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 47 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 HNO 57T registered?

HNO 57T is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 July 1979.

Is HNO 57T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNO 57T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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