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H128 BBK

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,303 mi
Last recorded95,303 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH128 BBK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 95,303 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 95,224 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 95,219 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 94,918 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 90,386 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 90,317 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch rust hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

majority of underneath covered in under seal

Pass 27 Jun 2018 86,001 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,797 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,047 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,605 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 73,223 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,159 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 72,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,799 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,401 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,905 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,323 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,949 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 67,949 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,153 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 66,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 64,350 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 62,609 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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H128 BBK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 H128 BBK, 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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H128 BBK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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