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H249 YYJ

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,216 mi
Last recorded42,216 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH249 YYJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,216 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,019 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrosion starting underneath

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,711 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,082 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,017 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,907 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 38,901 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,369 miles

offside rear chassis rail shows corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2005 36,229 miles

off side rear chassis rail corroded slightly

off side rear wheel arch corroded

steering column adjuster has small amount off play in it

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 YYJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H249 YYJ registered?

H249 YYJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 October 1990.

Is H249 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H249 YYJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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