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HSC 886N

1975 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,858 mi
Last recorded30,858 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSC 886N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 30,858 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 30,525 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 30,523 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 30,229 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 30,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,935 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,708 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer/ inner sills corroded

rear spring u bolts corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear spring U bolts corroded.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Jul 2013 29,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear spring U bolts corroded.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,444 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,250 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Long travel on hand brake lever.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering rack worn.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,855 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 28,852 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 28,620 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,363 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,698 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 25,327 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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HSC 886N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HSC 886N, 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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HSC 886N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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