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CUP 41W

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,500 mi
Last recorded29,500 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUP 41W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 29,500 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 20,039 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 15,637 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 11,276 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 6,221 miles

front # plate tatty

Fail 27 Mar 2006 6,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front # plate tatty

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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CUP 41W is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CUP 41W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CUP 41W registered?

CUP 41W is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is CUP 41W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUP 41W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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