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H136 SYD

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,024 mi
Last recorded100,024 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH136 SYD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 100,024 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

multiple repairs to underside, patch welded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 May 2016 98,257 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 4 May 2016 98,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr closing panel inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 20 Apr 2015 91,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 91,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,960 miles

advise tempoary repair tape used on front exhaust incomplete welding ns rear inner arch osr inner sill small hole exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 82,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise tempoary repair tape used on front exhaust incomplete welding ns rear inner arch osr inner sill small hole exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 82,936 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 82,865 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 80,675 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 80,664 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front number plate damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2010 77,803 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,959 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 72,959 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 69,903 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 69,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,803 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 65,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,256 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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H136 SYD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H136 SYD, 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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H136 SYD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 August 1990.

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