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H254 DPV

1990 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,127 mi
Last recorded68,127 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH254 DPV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 68,127 miles

Nearside floor by seat belt mount rusty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear chassis /floor and sills very rusty

Wear at rack imput shaft

offside rear wheel arch deteriated and taped over

Fail 2 Apr 2009 68,127 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside floor by seat belt mount rusty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear chassis /floor and sills very rusty

Wear at rack imput shaft

offside rear wheel arch deteriated and taped over

Pass 3 Apr 2008 66,191 miles

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

Rear body/chassis very rusty

Repair to offside rear wing

Fail 3 Apr 2008 66,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear body/chassis very rusty

Repair to offside rear wing

Pass 12 Nov 2007 63,902 miles

All tyres deteriating due to age

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

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills ,wheel arches ,and chassis deteriating

Fail 7 Nov 2007 63,898 miles

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

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

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

All tyres deteriating due to age

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

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills ,wheel arches ,and chassis deteriating

Offside wiper blade deteriated

Pass 16 Nov 2006 62,112 miles

see V.T 30 for advisories

Fail 2 Nov 2006 62,112 miles

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

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

All rear chassis and body rusty . †Rear wheel arches rusty . † † † † † † † † † †

Front spring cups rusty . †All tyres generally worn .

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 60,724 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 60,724 miles

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

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

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

nearside sun visor retention system getting weak.

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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H254 DPV is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H254 DPV, 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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H254 DPV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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