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H229 GJH

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,545 mi
Last recorded44,545 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH229 GJH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,545 miles

slight corrosion to o/s+n/s rear arches.

slight damage to o/s/f wing.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 44,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arches n.s. and o.s.r. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 43,737 miles

slight corrosion to both o/s+n/s rear wheel arches.

slight damage to o/s/f.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,121 miles

slight corrosion to battery tray.

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

slight damage to o/s/f wing.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,742 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,012 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel arches slight corrosion. battery tray has slight corrosion.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,150 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,545 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,981 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,486 miles

car has had pre mot checke / my fault should have loged it on .

Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,944 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,934 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 37,233 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 36,451 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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H229 GJH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H229 GJH, 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 H229 GJH registered?

H229 GJH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 August 1990.

Is H229 GJH safe to buy?

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