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H233 WYY

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,780 mi
Last recorded93,780 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH233 WYY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 93,780 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 93,621 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 93,621 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 93,530 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 93,108 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 92,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 92,100 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre heavily perished outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,443 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,001 miles

Damp around steering rack

Engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,711 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,957 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear brake bind

oil leak

poor servo assistance

Pass 24 May 2013 88,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 25 May 2012 88,363 miles

battery insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,939 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 87,579 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 87,326 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 86,471 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 28 May 2008 86,471 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 85,922 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 85,609 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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H233 WYY is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H233 WYY, 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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H233 WYY is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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