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HUC 152K

1971 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,326 mi
Last recorded34,326 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Ford Escort45,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUC 152K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,326 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 34,050 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 33,908 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 33,682 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,147 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,730 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 32,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside and offside sills and front and rear suspension mountings corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,737 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 31,018 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,479 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 29,824 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 28,517 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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HUC 152K is a 1971 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 HUC 152K, 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 55 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 HUC 152K registered?

HUC 152K is a 1971 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 October 1971.

Is HUC 152K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUC 152K shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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