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HNX 414V

1979 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,981 mi
Last recorded66,981 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Escort49,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNX 414V
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 66,981 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 66,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mounted with 2X cable ties but system still supported.

Fail 2 May 2015 66,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust mounted with 2X cable ties but system still supported.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,977 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 65,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight binding offside front brake.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 65,944 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,944 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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HNX 414V is a 1979 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HNX 414V, 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 HNX 414V registered?

HNX 414V is a 1979 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is HNX 414V safe to buy?

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