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H220 GJN

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,390 mi
Last recorded71,390 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH220 GJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 71,390 miles

slight surface corrosion to the n/s and o/s rear inner sill panels

Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,097 miles

battery tray slightly corroded

both rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 70,732 miles

Battery tray slightly corroding

Rear Both rear sills slightly corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2020 70,732 miles

Battery tray slightly corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Both rear sills slightly corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2019 70,275 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 69,327 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 68,925 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TCA arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 68,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tca arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,255 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 67,255 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 66,362 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2013 65,282 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,576 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 64,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 64,061 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,214 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,306 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 61,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,409 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 57,978 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 56,243 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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H220 GJN is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H220 GJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H220 GJN registered?

H220 GJN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H220 GJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H220 GJN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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