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H245 UFV

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,030 mi
Last recorded10,030 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH245 UFV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 10,030 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 10,028 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 3,314 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog switch does not always stay on

Fail 9 Feb 2008 3,314 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog switch does not always stay on

Fail 17 Feb 2007 97,353 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 97,353 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 91,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H245 UFV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H245 UFV, 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 H245 UFV registered?

H245 UFV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H245 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H245 UFV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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