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H15 WHY

1992 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,658 mi
Last recorded73,658 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 WHY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 73,658 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 73,514 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,243 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2013 71,786 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 71,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,884 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 70,858 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

outer sill panels are hidden by cosmetic covers,not allowing full inspection.

slight corrosion to chassis and floor.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 70,802 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

this vehicle has been lowered and a body kit is fitted. the best possible test was carried out under these circumstances.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 68,761 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 68,761 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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H15 WHY is a 1992 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 55,899 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 H15 WHY, 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 34 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H15 WHY registered?

H15 WHY is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 October 1992.

Is H15 WHY safe to buy?

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