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H275 SWT

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,046 mi
Last recorded60,046 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH275 SWT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 60,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 57,190 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,651 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust fibre glass repair

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2015 56,620 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,211 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,458 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,295 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,961 miles

Oil leak

near side front indicator lens cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,499 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,584 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 41,584 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 40,449 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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H275 SWT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 H275 SWT, 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 H275 SWT registered?

H275 SWT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is H275 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H275 SWT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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