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HON 80N

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

278,596 mi
Last recorded278,596 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHON 80N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 278,596 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 26,353 miles

slight noise and play

Fail 9 Oct 2016 26,336 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Over rear diff alongside exhaust manifold (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery in boot is not fully secure

Front and rear brake application/release slightly uneven

Leaks from engine, trans and diff

Offside front seat has movement in runners

Various coolant leaks

Various slight corrosion developing

Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,730 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,505 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,421 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,514 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,156 miles

some corrosion inside n/s & o/s/r front spring hanger turrets

Pass 4 Jan 2010 15,679 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,668 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 15,668 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HON 80N is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HON 80N, 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 HON 80N registered?

HON 80N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1975.

Is HON 80N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HON 80N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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