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H131 WAL

1990 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,908 mi
Last recorded43,908 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 WAL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,908 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 42,872 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 14,773 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,773 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,182 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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H131 WAL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H131 WAL, 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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H131 WAL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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