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H103 ELH

1990 Ford Escort

Gold Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,884 mi
Last recorded56,884 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH103 ELH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,884 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,879 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,870 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 56,746 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 50,472 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,477 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,162 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,414 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,067 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,949 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,544 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 27,374 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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H103 ELH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H103 ELH, 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 H103 ELH registered?

H103 ELH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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