MOT Status
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93,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal travel slightly excessive
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight free play at both rear lower suspension arm rear bushes
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
drivers seat belt slightly frayed
fuel pump mountings deteriated
some brake pipes coated restricting inspection
some brake pipes concealed restricting inspection
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight free play in steering rack o/s
front tyres slightly worn on inner edge
n/s/f & o/s/f floors slightly corroded
o/s/r & n/s/r chassis slightly corroded
slight leak n/s/f shocka
slight play in rack o/s
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H14 TBO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 H14 TBO, 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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H14 TBO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.
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