MOT Status
ValidMileage
79,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underside of vehicle under-sealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle under-sealed
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
underneath heavily undersealed
underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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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H18 YOB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 H18 YOB, 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 H18 YOB registered?
H18 YOB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 November 1990.
Is H18 YOB safe to buy?
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