MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
337,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
both rear wheel arches corroding.
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel pipes corroding.
offside front wing damaged.
rear bumper damaged.
Oil leak
both rear inner sills corroding.
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front inner sill damage and corroding.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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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H170 HWC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 H170 HWC, 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 H170 HWC registered?
H170 HWC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 August 1990.
Is H170 HWC safe to buy?
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