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H123 KRU

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,229 mi
Last recorded33,229 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH123 KRU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2018 33,229 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,218 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 32,999 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,849 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,229 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/rear/tyre wearing slightly odd on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2009 30,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/rear/tyre wearing slightly odd on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,766 miles

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

compliance bushes worn

slight adverse affect on rear lights

Fail 4 Jun 2008 24,766 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

compliance bushes worn

slight adverse affect on rear lights

Pass 22 May 2007 16,532 miles

outer sills coverd

nearside rear sill rusty

Fail 22 May 2007 16,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

nearside rear sill rusty

outer sills coverd

Pass 21 Jun 2006 9,975 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 9,975 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished, condensation in o/s/f head lamp, n/s inner drive shaft boot split.

Pass 16 Jun 2005 1,978 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 1,978 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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H123 KRU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KRU, 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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H123 KRU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 1990.

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