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HWV 462N

1975 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,705 mi
Last recorded55,705 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWV 462N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 55,705 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 55,066 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 55,066 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2015 54,489 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 54,335 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 54,195 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 54,028 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 54,028 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 53,748 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 52,888 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 51,899 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 51,350 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 50,900 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 462N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 462N, 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

How do I check the history of HWV 462N?

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What year was HWV 462N registered?

HWV 462N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 April 1975.

Is HWV 462N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWV 462N shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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