MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion behind rear bumper offside
front disks worn and pitted
pedals insecure
rear coils become loose when vehicle jacked up
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Battery insecure
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion behind rear bumper offside
corrosion in rear wheel arch nearside
front disks worn and pitted
pedals insecure
petrol cap key cannot be removed
rear coils become loose when vehicle jacked up
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H281 GJK is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 H281 GJK, 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 H281 GJK registered?
H281 GJK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 1990.
Is H281 GJK safe to buy?
The MOT history for H281 GJK shows 3 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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