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H331 BBK

1990 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,440 mi
Last recorded2,440 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH331 BBK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 2,440 miles

1 of the 2 washer jets blocked both sides but still clearing the screen.

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight wear in steering rack and knotchey.

some movement in top steering column bush.

Fail 16 Oct 2010 2,440 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

1 of the 2 washer jets blocked both sides but still clearing the screen.

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight wear in steering rack and knotchey.

some movement in top steering column bush.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 97,919 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn close to limit and drawing pins in inner sidewall.

Fail 3 Oct 2009 97,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre tread worn close to limit and drawing pins in inner sidewall.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 87,260 miles

play in steering colum lower bush

Fail 22 Oct 2008 87,260 miles

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

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

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

play in steering colum lower bush

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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H331 BBK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H331 BBK, 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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H331 BBK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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