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C16 SDH

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

647 mi
Last recorded647 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 SDH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 647 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 640 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 639 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,400 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s and n/s front seat belt retracting mechanism slow to retract

Fail 11 Sep 2017 29,398 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s and n/s front seat belt retracting mechanism slow to retract

Pass 10 Sep 2016 26,239 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 26,239 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 26,208 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 26,208 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 25,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2014 25,444 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 24,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine over heating

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

corrosion no under side of vehicle

Fail 25 Jan 2013 24,017 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine over heating

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

corrosion no under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2012 22,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,681 miles

Nearside front wiper split slightly but still clears screen

Fail 25 Jan 2011 19,591 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front wiper split slightly but still clears screen

Pass 2 Feb 2010 16,042 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 16,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 12,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 12,924 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 8,795 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 8,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 2,982 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 2,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 96,597 miles

both outter sills slightly corroded

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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C16 SDH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 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 C16 SDH, 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 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C16 SDH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 November 1990.

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