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H314 XCD

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

31,084 mi
Last recorded31,084 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH314 XCD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 31,084 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 31,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 76,420 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 90,811 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside oil leak

both rear suspenshion pans and coil springs rusty

n/s/f floor pan rusted and week repairs to floor and sill rusted at edges and week.

Fail 8 Jul 2016 90,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside oil leak

both rear suspenshion pans and coil springs rusty

n/s/f floor pan rusted and week repairs to floor and sill rusted at edges and week.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 90,621 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 90,618 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advanced corrosion to front and rear coil springs

advanced corrosion to nearside front floor pan

advanced corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

patch repairs made to nearside and offside sills / floor pan areas and heavily undersilled

Pass 4 Jul 2014 90,461 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to nearside front floor pan unable to properly assess as heavily undersilled

corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

Fail 26 Jun 2014 90,453 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to nearside front floor pan unable to properly assess as heavily undersilled

corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,090 miles

both rear wheel archs rusting

engine racing on

Fail 27 Jun 2013 90,084 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel archs rusting

engine racing on

Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,035 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,039 miles

both front bottom ball joint rubber covers split

bubble rust started on both rear wheel archs to outer and inner door sills

front windows not working

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

strong advice bubble rust spots started on both outer door sills

Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,289 miles

both rear brake pipes rusting

both rear wheel archs rusting

outer and inner door sills rusting

play starting in o/s/f track rod ball joint

Fail 29 Jun 2010 85,283 miles

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

both rear brake pipes rusting

both rear wheel archs rusting

outer and inner door sills rusting

play starting in o/s/f track rod ball joint

Pass 6 Jul 2009 83,207 miles

rear brake pipes rusting

tyre wear on both front inner edges poss tracking out

Fail 30 Jun 2009 83,204 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes rusting

tyre wear on both front inner edges poss tracking out

Pass 30 Jun 2008 80,508 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 78,223 miles

both headlamps condensated - beams o.k.

cooling system overheated at end of test.

long parking brake lever travel.

slight bind o/s/r brake.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 75,873 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 75,873 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both outer c.v boots perished.

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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H314 XCD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 H314 XCD, 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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H314 XCD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 August 1990.

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