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H147 HTW

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

41,176 mi
Last recorded41,176 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH147 HTW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,176 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both fuel metal pipes cooroding

n/s headlamp condensated and water puddle inside

Fail 21 Aug 2014 41,176 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both fuel metal pipes cooroding

both sides rear brakes slightly sticky

n/s headlamp condensated and water puddle inside

o/s/outer sill corroded and weakened outside of prescribed areas

unable to open rear door but inspected load area from inside the vehicle

Fail 16 May 2013 38,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 38,647 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 38,440 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

f/pipe corroded

nsf tyre side wall cut

Pass 16 May 2011 37,618 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 37,605 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2010 37,264 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 37,264 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 36,244 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 36,244 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 May 2008 35,543 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 35,543 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2007 34,667 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 34,667 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 33,795 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 33,791 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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 HTW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 H147 HTW, 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 HTW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 November 1990.

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