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H133 EWD

1991 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,400 mi
Last recorded77,400 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH133 EWD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 77,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 77,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all underneath of vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 2 Feb 2022 77,343 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative side repeater (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all underneath of vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 2 Oct 2019 77,170 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 77,170 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other brake pipes covered in shaultz (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 76,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 76,793 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 76,554 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 76,000 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion driver seat body mount or under sill has slight corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both side rear coil spring slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 75,088 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 74,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 73,728 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,020 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 72,194 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 72,194 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 70,852 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 70,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

off side rear tyre perrished

Pass 28 Jan 2008 69,319 miles

Surface corrosion on brake pipes, recommend attention.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 66,304 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 64,390 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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H133 EWD is a 1991 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 54,636 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 H133 EWD, 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 35 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H133 EWD is a 1991 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1991.

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