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HSL 353N

1975 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,618 mi
Last recorded2,618 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSL 353N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 2,618 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 2,120 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 2,097 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 1,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 838 miles

Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front track rod end fixing bracket has slight movement-advise tighten

Fail 23 May 2011 807 miles

Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front brake pad clip not fitted properly

offside front track rod end fixing bracket has slight movement-advise tighten

Pass 31 May 2010 328 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 251 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 10 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 3 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 353N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 353N, 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 HSL 353N registered?

HSL 353N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 February 1975.

Is HSL 353N safe to buy?

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