MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
general surface corrosion
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
condensation offside headlamp
general surface corrosion
interior mirror missing
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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H188 FEJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H188 FEJ, 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 H188 FEJ registered?
H188 FEJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 September 1990.
Is H188 FEJ safe to buy?
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