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H301 GWC

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

95,654 mi
Last recorded95,654 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH301 GWC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 95,654 miles

both rear brake hoses not fitted correctly

corrsion noted to offside front headlamp bracket

major oil leak from engine

offside front brake hose secured with cable tie

play in steering rack

rear hand brake requires attention

Fail 27 Feb 2008 95,535 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brake hoses not fitted correctly

both rear tyres close to legal limit

corrsion noted to offside front headlamp bracket

major oil leak from engine

offside front brake hose secured with cable tie

play in steering rack

rear hand brake requires attention

Pass 1 Feb 2007 89,098 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 89,096 miles

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 89,077 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

main beam warning lamp stays on

o/s/f brake hose poorly mounted

play in n/s of steering rack

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to some of rear brake pipes

damage to n/s/r brake hose

unalbe to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

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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H301 GWC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H301 GWC, 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 H301 GWC registered?

H301 GWC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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