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HWL 846N

1975 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,429 mi
Last recorded77,429 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWL 846N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 77,429 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 77,382 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 77,245 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,224 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2022 77,188 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 77,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,050 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,998 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,958 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 76,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 76,782 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s inner steering rack joints

Pass 12 Oct 2013 76,782 miles

N/S/F Stearing Rack Arm Has Slight Play

Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,782 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,782 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 76,782 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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HWL 846N is a 1975 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HWL 846N, 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 HWL 846N registered?

HWL 846N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1975.

Is HWL 846N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWL 846N shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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