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H17 SUV

1992 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,700 mi
Last recorded97,700 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 SUV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 97,700 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,206 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,675 miles

both rear leaf springs excessively close to inner sidewalls.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,045 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 89,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 3,468 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 3,468 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 3,460 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake discs excessivley pitted and pads not braking on one surface of dics

Pass 6 Jun 2009 92,420 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 92,420 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2008 83,779 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 83,779 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 76,163 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 72,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2006 72,153 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H17 SUV is a 1992 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 55,899 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 H17 SUV, 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 34 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H17 SUV is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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