MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
all 4 tyres getting low (3mm)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
all 4 tyres getting low (3mm)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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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H299 ELM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 H299 ELM, 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 H299 ELM registered?
H299 ELM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 August 1990.
Is H299 ELM safe to buy?
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