MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,017 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
ABS lamp (not required) assigned as brake warning lamp
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
gearbox noisy
heavy underseal in various places also covering welded patches
oil leak
rust & welded patches
sill covers fitted
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
ABS lamp (not required) assigned as brake warning lamp
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
gearbox noisy
heavy underseal in various places also covering welded patches
oil leak
rust & welded patches
sill covers fitted
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
extensive welded repairs[heavlly undersealed] to underside of vehicle
nearside rear of chassis is corroding
side skirts and wheel arch liners fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
extensive welded repairs to underside of vehicle[heavily undersealed]
rear of chassis [nearside] is corroding
sill skirts and front inner wheel arch covers fitted at time of test
corrosion n/s boot floor
corrosion repair o/s bulkhead
drivers seat loose seatbelt not attached
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
corrosion n/s boot floor
corrosion repair o/s bulkhead
drivers seat loose seatbelt not attached
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
exhaust loud
note although all previous failed corrosion has been repaired, poor welding quality and extensive welding to floor in the testers opinion has weakened the vehicles structure in case of accident.
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
exhaust loud
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrosion o/s bulkhead
drivers seat loose seat belt not attached
Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrosion o/s bulkhead
drivers seat loose seat belt not attached
repairs on floor sealed
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H2 DBO is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 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 H2 DBO, 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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H2 DBO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 December 1990.
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