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HRM 659N

1975 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,642 mi
Last recorded9,642 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRM 659N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 9,642 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 94,454 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 9,256 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 8,762 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 8,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 8,286 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 7,929 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 7,616 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 7,611 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 7,199 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 5,992 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 4,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,059 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 2 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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HRM 659N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HRM 659N, 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 HRM 659N?

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What year was HRM 659N registered?

HRM 659N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 April 1975.

Is HRM 659N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRM 659N shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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