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H270 WCW

1990 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,195 mi
Last recorded71,195 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH270 WCW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,195 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 85,063 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 85,063 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2017 85,049 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 83,398 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 82,212 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 82,212 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 12,847 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 12,847 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,088 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,500 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 20,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 77,669 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 77,667 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 64,935 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 64,928 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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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H270 WCW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H270 WCW, 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 H270 WCW registered?

H270 WCW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H270 WCW safe to buy?

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