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H342 YOU

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,751 mi
Last recorded99,751 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH342 YOU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 99,751 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 99,598 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 99,598 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 99,183 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 99,062 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes and unions

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

Various areas of corrosion - inner sill suspension mountings corroded

Various steering and or suspension bushes - gaiters perished / cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2020 99,061 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre - down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to brake pipes and unions

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Various areas of corrosion - inner sill suspension mountings corroded

Various steering and or suspension bushes - gaiters perished / cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2016 97,113 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 97,108 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 94,241 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 90,950 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 90,950 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing or brake

Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 88,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,602 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 31,451 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 79,470 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 77,833 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 74,822 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 71,536 miles

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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H342 YOU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H342 YOU, 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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H342 YOU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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