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H2 SWO

1993 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,917 mi
Last recorded24,917 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 SWO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 24,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2011 24,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 15,112 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all brake pipes corroded

n/scv boot perished

o/sn/sfloor to sillscorroded

rear chassis rails corroded

rear panel corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 11,836 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

o/s n/ floor to sills corroded sill cpvers fitted o/s n/s rear chassis rails corroded

pasleak

Fail 30 Apr 2009 11,836 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

o/s n/ floor to sills corroded sill cpvers fitted o/s n/s rear chassis rails corroded

pasleak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 9,806 miles

Corrosion round fuel cap, rear arches, rear chassis rails and inner sills

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Side skirts fitted

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2007 7,900 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 7,876 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 5,497 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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H2 SWO is a 1993 Ford Escort in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 H2 SWO, 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 33 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H2 SWO registered?

H2 SWO is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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