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H169 XCH

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,280 mi
Last recorded83,280 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH169 XCH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 83,280 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,246 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 83,169 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 83,168 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

can smell fuel but can not find a leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 83,090 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 82,993 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 82,991 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 82,911 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 82,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 82,813 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 82,783 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 82,661 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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H169 XCH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H169 XCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H169 XCH registered?

H169 XCH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 November 1990.

Is H169 XCH safe to buy?

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