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H255 FLW

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,689 mi
Last recorded33,689 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH255 FLW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,689 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 33,689 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,341 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 31,378 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,207 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,754 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 26,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering very heavy and slow to respond when turning left and right no play in any steering parts.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,866 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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H255 FLW is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H255 FLW, 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 H255 FLW registered?

H255 FLW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 October 1990.

Is H255 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H255 FLW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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