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HYA 230N

1975 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,240 mi
Last recorded66,240 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYA 230N
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 66,240 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2020 66,233 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2018 66,188 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,330 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 65,327 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 63,840 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 63,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HYA 230N is a 1975 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HYA 230N, 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.

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What year was HYA 230N registered?

HYA 230N is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is HYA 230N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYA 230N shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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