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H224 NCY

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,409 mi
Last recorded9,409 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH224 NCY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 9,409 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 9,119 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 8,268 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Nearside front wheel-rim slightly damaged. (4.2.A.1a)

Serious oil leak at engine.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 8,268 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Nearside front wheel-rim slightly damaged. (4.2.A.1a)

Serious oil leak at engine.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 7,322 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks at engine and gearbox

Pass 22 Feb 2016 6,325 miles

oil leaks at engine

Pass 12 Feb 2015 5,082 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 5,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 4,222 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 3,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 3,318 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 3,318 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 2,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 2,201 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 91,870 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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H224 NCY is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H224 NCY, 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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H224 NCY is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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