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HUF 383N

1975 Ford Escort

Multi-colour Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,412 mi
Last recorded2,412 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUF 383N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 2,412 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 2,412 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 2,412 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,126 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 24,126 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 May 2010 24,126 miles

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 May 2009 24,126 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,126 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,126 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,126 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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HUF 383N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Multi-colour with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HUF 383N, 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

How do I check the history of HUF 383N?

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What year was HUF 383N registered?

HUF 383N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1975.

Is HUF 383N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUF 383N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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