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H147 HLJ

1990 Ford Escort

Multi-colour Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,356 mi
Last recorded85,356 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH147 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 85,356 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed and corroded just outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 85,352 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed and corroded just outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,269 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,925 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 73,925 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 73,784 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively damaged main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged main (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases could be spark plugs loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering locking device missing track rod ends (2.1.3 (d))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drive shaft close to chassis

Rear shocks close to wheels and no travel on suspension

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

n/s/f floor and centre floor slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 67,446 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 67,445 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head/battery tray (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Oil leak ()

Play in steering column

Fail 22 May 2017 62,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Outer sill, holed by damage (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Oil leak ()

Play in steering column

Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,057 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,662 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,161 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 54,687 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,034 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,594 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,124 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,693 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,106 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 51,436 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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H147 HLJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Multi-colour with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H147 HLJ, 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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H147 HLJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 August 1990.

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