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H335 AFJ

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,506 mi
Last recorded53,506 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH335 AFJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 53,506 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 53,506 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 53,566 miles

both headlights showing signs of corrosion startingon inner lences not effecting beam pattern at time of mot

o/s/f shock absorber showing signs of light leak starting

Fail 16 May 2008 53,566 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both headlights showing signs of corrosion startingon inner lences not effecting beam pattern at time of mot

o/s/f shock absorber showing signs of light leak starting

Pass 25 May 2007 53,506 miles

both h/lights showing signs of lense cotamination not efecting beam pattern at time of test

bothfront brake discs showing signs of wear starting

rear n/plate showing signs of contamination starting

slight movment starting in top columb bush

steel brake pipes to both rear hubs showing signs of surface corosion starting

Pass 26 May 2006 53,506 miles

corrosion starting in both h/lights not effecting beam pattern

corrosion starting o/s/r floor pan area

Fail 25 May 2006 53,506 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

corrosion starting in both sides h/lights not effecting beam pattern at time of test

o/s/r floor pan area starting to show signs of corrosion starting

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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H335 AFJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H335 AFJ, 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 H335 AFJ registered?

H335 AFJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 September 1990.

Is H335 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H335 AFJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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