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HSL 340N

1975 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,308 mi
Last recorded54,308 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSL 340N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,308 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 53,741 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,432 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,376 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,152 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 48,298 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2010 47,055 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in N/S end bush in steering rack

Pass 23 May 2010 47,055 miles

slight play in N/S end bush in steering rack

Pass 24 May 2009 46,452 miles
Fail 18 May 2008 46,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2008 46,004 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 45,456 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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HSL 340N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HSL 340N, 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 HSL 340N registered?

HSL 340N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 February 1975.

Is HSL 340N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSL 340N shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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