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H172 HOD

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,144 mi
Last recorded37,144 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH172 HOD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,144 miles

poor welding repair to battery tray area

Fail 25 Sep 2007 37,144 miles

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

poor welding repair to battery tray area

Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,138 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2006 37,138 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2005 37,088 miles

o/s parking brake performance low

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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H172 HOD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 H172 HOD, 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 H172 HOD registered?

H172 HOD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H172 HOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H172 HOD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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