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H137 FPD

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,025 mi
Last recorded79,025 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH137 FPD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,025 miles

Exhaust rusty

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 25 Sep 2008 78,699 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 77,830 miles

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 19 Sep 2006 76,811 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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H137 FPD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H137 FPD, 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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What year was H137 FPD registered?

H137 FPD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 October 1990.

Is H137 FPD safe to buy?

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