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HWR 652T

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,989 mi
Last recorded58,989 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWR 652T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,989 miles

exhaust centre section slightly insecure on clamp

front tyres slightly wearing on the inner edges

offside front wiperblade torn

Fail 17 Aug 2013 58,989 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

exhaust centre section slightly insecure on clamp

front tyres slightly wearing on the inner edges

offside front wiperblade torn

Pass 11 Aug 2012 58,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre section not fully secure

Pass 30 Jul 2011 57,063 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2010 55,632 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 54,695 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,021 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 51,020 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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HWR 652T is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 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 HWR 652T, 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 48 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 HWR 652T?

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What year was HWR 652T registered?

HWR 652T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 October 1978.

Is HWR 652T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWR 652T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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