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H291 KOV

1990 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,078 mi
Last recorded18,078 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH291 KOV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2010 18,078 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,078 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,059 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 18,059 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 17,017 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 17,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,883 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 15,874 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 13,957 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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H291 KOV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H291 KOV, 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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H291 KOV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 August 1990.

Is H291 KOV safe to buy?

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