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H285 CKO

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,007 mi
Last recorded94,007 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH285 CKO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 94,007 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 91,975 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 85,098 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 78,198 miles

service brake efficiency just met

underside rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2017 78,185 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 78,185 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 78,152 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 78,152 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,147 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,135 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 78,053 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 78,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 78,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,003 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 77,961 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 77,961 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,931 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,920 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 77,885 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 77,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 77,791 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 77,627 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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H285 CKO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H285 CKO, 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 H285 CKO registered?

H285 CKO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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The MOT history for H285 CKO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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