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H259 AMC

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,354 mi
Last recorded14,354 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH259 AMC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 14,354 miles

nearside outer and inner sills and floor areas around seat mountings all rusting, osf sill at front weak, all suspension bushes weak amd slight cracks

Fail 15 Sep 2010 14,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside outer and inner sills and floor areas around seat mountings all rusting, osf sill at front weak, all suspension bushes weak amd slight cracks

Pass 15 Sep 2009 6,444 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch plates very worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2008 1,428 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 94,002 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 90,627 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 86,094 miles

o/s/r foot brake and hand brake giving minimum readings

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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H259 AMC 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 85.7%.

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 H259 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 H259 AMC registered?

H259 AMC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H259 AMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H259 AMC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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