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H167 YST

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,003 mi
Last recorded51,003 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH167 YST
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 51,003 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2013 49,721 miles

22% front brake application , 23% rear brake application & 29% rear brake imbalance

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate damaged slightly

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2013 49,721 miles

22% front brake application , 23% rear brake application & 29% rear brake imbalance

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate damaged slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,396 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 49,391 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,586 miles

Corrosion developing on O/s rear chassis rail

Fail 8 Mar 2010 45,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion developing on O/s rear chassis rail

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,988 miles

N/s front tyre just on legal limit

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

Steering column lower bush has play in it

Fail 17 Mar 2009 34,988 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

N/s front tyre just on legal limit

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

Steering column lower bush has play in it

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,405 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 19,565 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 19,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 8,480 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 8,473 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H167 YST is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H167 YST, 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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H167 YST is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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