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HRK 779N

1975 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,922 mi
Last recorded74,922 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRK 779N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 74,922 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 74,498 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 74,203 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,329 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 73,329 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,770 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 71,080 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 70,446 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 69,917 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 69,540 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 69,006 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,434 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 67,508 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 67,508 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,896 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 66,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,073 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,322 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2009 63,439 miles

near side rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,876 miles

see checklist 25151

Fail 16 Nov 2008

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

see checklist 25151

Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion in places

Pass 18 Aug 2006 51,261 miles

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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HRK 779N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HRK 779N, 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

How do I check the history of HRK 779N?

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What year was HRK 779N registered?

HRK 779N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 March 1975.

Is HRK 779N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRK 779N shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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