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HWV 447N

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,772 mi
Last recorded60,772 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWV 447N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,772 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 60,771 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 60,572 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 60,266 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 60,019 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,007 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 59,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,199 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 59,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2009 58,230 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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HWV 447N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWV 447N, 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 HWV 447N registered?

HWV 447N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1975.

Is HWV 447N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWV 447N shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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