MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
both rear wheel arches corroded
locking device (split pin)missing from nearside track rod end
nearside wiper blade split
signs of engine burning oil
both rear wheel arches corroded
locking device (split pin)missing from nearside track rod end
nearside wiper blade split
signs of engine burning oil
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H123 EFW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 H123 EFW, 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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What year was H123 EFW registered?
H123 EFW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 November 1990.
Is H123 EFW safe to buy?
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