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HUT 129N

1975 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

1,908 mi
Last recorded1,908 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUT 129N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 1,908 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 1,908 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 1,908 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 1,908 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 1,908 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 1,908 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 1,908 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 1,908 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 1,908 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2011

rear wheels not the same as front

wiper blade hits screen rubber

Fail 11 Oct 2011

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

rear wheels not the same as front

wiper blade hits screen rubber

Pass 29 Sep 2010
Fail 29 Sep 2010

Outer Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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HUT 129N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HUT 129N, 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 HUT 129N registered?

HUT 129N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 March 1975.

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