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H168 HFA

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,188 mi
Last recorded36,188 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH168 HFA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,188 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

advise both front cv boots cracking

advise hole in off side front wing

advise off side outer sill corroded but not holed

Fail 2 Jan 2009 36,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

advise both front cv boots cracking

advise hole in off side front wing

advise off side outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 17 Dec 2007 13,002 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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H168 HFA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H168 HFA, 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 HFA registered?

H168 HFA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H168 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H168 HFA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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