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HWV 448N

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,045 mi
Last recorded92,045 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWV 448N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 92,045 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 91,573 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 91,118 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 90,427 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 89,652 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,921 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 88,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake slightly dragging

sligt corrosion to o/s inner sill area

Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,348 miles

slight dampness around n/s/r brake backing plate

Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,989 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 86,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 86,484 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 85,005 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 83,349 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 82,556 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 81,798 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 448N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HWV 448N, 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 448N registered?

HWV 448N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1975.

Is HWV 448N safe to buy?

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