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HRH 412N

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,758 mi
Last recorded72,758 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRH 412N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 72,758 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,691 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 72,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,583 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006

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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HRH 412N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HRH 412N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HRH 412N registered?

HRH 412N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 March 1975.

Is HRH 412N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRH 412N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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