MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
condensation build up inside of offside front headlight
corrosion build up on metal brake pipes around vehicle
extensive corrosion throughout vehicle
nearside headlight adjusted
play in steering rack arms
poor pressure at offside washer jet
slight noise at offside front bearing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
corrosion build up on metal brake pipes around vehicle
corrosion developing throughout vehicle
slight low reading on offside rear foot and handbrake on roler brake test
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
wipers not automatically parking
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H297 FSB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H297 FSB, 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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H297 FSB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 August 1990.
Is H297 FSB safe to buy?
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