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H23 KRU

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

8,136 mi
Last recorded8,136 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 KRU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 8,136 miles

brake pipes corroded

nsf & osf seatbelt area slight corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2013 8,125 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pipes corroded

nsf & osf seatbelt area slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2012 4,633 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 4,633 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 94,277 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010
Fail 23 Feb 2010

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,159 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 19,159 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2006 114,816 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 114,816 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

vehicle in need of a full brake service

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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H23 KRU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H23 KRU, 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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H23 KRU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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