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H122 WCJ

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,333 mi
Last recorded68,333 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH122 WCJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,333 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 68,333 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 67,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,847 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,035 miles

Engine oil leak.

Gearbox oil leak

Moisture in nearside headlight.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when roatated.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 67,034 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Engine oil leak.

Gearbox oil leak

Moisture in nearside headlight.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when roatated.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,851 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,787 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,955 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 60,952 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 58,899 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 58,898 miles

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

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

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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H122 WCJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 H122 WCJ, 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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H122 WCJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H122 WCJ safe to buy?

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