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HTE 389N

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTE 389N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026
Pass 4 Sep 2024
Pass 25 Aug 2023
Pass 5 Sep 2020 1,060 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 1,050 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 49,713 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 49,713 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HTE 389N is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTE 389N, 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 HTE 389N registered?

HTE 389N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 1975.

Is HTE 389N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTE 389N shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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