MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside front steering rack arm has slight play
slight smoke from exhaust on acceleration
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HRU 977N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 HRU 977N, 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 HRU 977N registered?
HRU 977N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1975.
Is HRU 977N safe to buy?
The MOT history for HRU 977N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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