MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,546 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
o/s rear brake binding slightly
rear of vehicle boarded out
slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing
slight scratching to zone a of windscreen
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H149 XMB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H149 XMB, 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 H149 XMB registered?
H149 XMB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 November 1990.
Is H149 XMB safe to buy?
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