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H26 KVW

1990 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,167 mi
Last recorded74,167 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 KVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 74,167 miles

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

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

various oil leaks from engine

Fail 15 Jul 2009 74,167 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

various oil leaks from engine

Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,921 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 66,898 miles

front discs showing wear †o/s/r brake slight bind †rear brake imbalance just mot legal

Pass 26 Jul 2006 63,300 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 63,300 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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H26 KVW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H26 KVW, 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 H26 KVW registered?

H26 KVW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 December 1990.

Is H26 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H26 KVW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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