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H234 GVX

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,451 mi
Last recorded90,451 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH234 GVX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 90,451 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,080 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 87,705 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 87,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,334 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 86,333 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,015 miles

ENGINE OIL PRESURE SWITCH LEAKING

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING COLUMN BUSH

Fail 9 Jul 2009 85,015 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

ENGINE OIL PRESURE SWITCH LEAKING

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING COLUMN BUSH

Pass 3 Jul 2008 83,687 miles

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY LOWER COLUMN BUSH

Fail 3 Jul 2008 83,687 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY LOWER COLUMN BUSH

Pass 29 Jun 2007 86,080 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON ENDS

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 86,080 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON ENDS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,444 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 80,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 78,989 miles

oil leak from fuel pump breather. possible blocked crank case breather or faulty fuel pump.

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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H234 GVX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H234 GVX, 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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H234 GVX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 September 1990.

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