MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,618 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside front track rod end fixing bracket has slight movement-advise tighten
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
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for HSL 353N shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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