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H193 MBO

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,144 mi
Last recorded26,144 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH193 MBO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 26,144 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 21,546 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 21,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 20,059 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 115,157 miles

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,798 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate deteriorating

wheel trims fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2008 3,761 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 99,173 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres close to limits

slight play in steering rack

underbody rusty

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2006 93,387 miles

O/S/R chassis rusting.

Pass 16 Aug 2005 88,132 miles

o/s sill rusting at rear. o/s/r chassis rusting by tiearm mouting.

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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H193 MBO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H193 MBO, 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 H193 MBO registered?

H193 MBO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 August 1990.

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