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H150 CJF

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

2,953 mi
Last recorded2,953 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH150 CJF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 2,953 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 1,695 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various rear bushes have slight play and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corrosion not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under battery tray corroded not holed

Fail 5 Sep 2019 1,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various rear bushes have slight play and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corrosion not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under battery tray corroded not holed

Pass 5 Sep 2018 520 miles

battery box corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2017 98,992 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 98,991 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 96,883 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 94,569 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 94,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,482 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 92,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,596 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 89,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,387 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 85,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,588 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,820 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 75,598 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,057 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 72,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 70,437 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 67,951 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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H150 CJF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H150 CJF, 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 H150 CJF registered?

H150 CJF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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