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H304 YCD

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,954 mi
Last recorded72,954 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH304 YCD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,954 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 57,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

interior mirror missing

suspension lowered

Fail 24 Nov 2007 57,053 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

interior mirror missing

Fail 6 Oct 2007 57,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre cut on inside wall

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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H304 YCD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc 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 H304 YCD, 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 H304 YCD registered?

H304 YCD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 November 1990.

Is H304 YCD safe to buy?

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