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H249 AMC

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

8,746 mi
Last recorded8,746 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH249 AMC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 8,746 miles

Front BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT FLUCTUATION IMBALANCE

Pass 12 Feb 2020 8,742 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 8,742 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MARKED YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 8,724 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 8,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 8,690 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 8,680 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (O/S LOW & SLOW TO OPERATE) (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

LIGHT CORROSION TO WHEEL ARCHES, BOOT LID & NUMEROUSMPLACES TO FLOOR AREA

Pass 17 Feb 2017 8,680 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 8,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front offside brake effort is low and slow to operate. (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear footbrake effort is low. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/inner wing is corroded,by the anti roll bar mounting bracket. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt c/v gaiter cracked. (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both front anti roll bar bushes,in track control arms are perishing.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 8,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lateral suspension arms. (2.4.G.1)

all bushing material is perishing with age.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 6,559 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 6,518 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 101,966 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 94,811 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,589 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 83,759 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 83,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,970 miles

brake master cylinder moves on servo

Pass 4 Feb 2009 76,325 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 72,462 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 68,423 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 68,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 64,642 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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H249 AMC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H249 AMC, 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 H249 AMC registered?

H249 AMC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is H249 AMC safe to buy?

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