MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,166 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s rear tyre worn to 3 m/m
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s rear tyre worn to 3 m/m
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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H168 CVL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 H168 CVL, 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 H168 CVL registered?
H168 CVL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 August 1990.
Is H168 CVL safe to buy?
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