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H209 HAD

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,201 mi
Last recorded47,201 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH209 HAD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 47,201 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 46,851 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 45,546 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 15,283 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,982 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 53,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,982 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 53,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 53,955 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 4,739 miles

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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H209 HAD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H209 HAD, 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 H209 HAD registered?

H209 HAD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1990.

Is H209 HAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H209 HAD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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