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H127 JEL

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,638 mi
Last recorded67,638 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH127 JEL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,638 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,852 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,063 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 62,063 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,975 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 58,975 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,936 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 55,936 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,762 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,338 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,718 miles

offside rear and offside front tyres are starting to perish on the inner sidewalls

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,930 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,411 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,487 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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H127 JEL is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H127 JEL, 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 H127 JEL registered?

H127 JEL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H127 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H127 JEL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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