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H344 VJX

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,307 mi
Last recorded59,307 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH344 VJX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 59,307 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 59,267 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 59,155 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 57,807 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,552 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,274 miles

Headlamp main beam warning not working

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2013 57,266 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp main beam warning not working

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,856 miles

engine sump corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 56,863 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,544 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Serious corrosion on offside sill (front)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 54,402 miles

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Serious corrosion on offside sill (front)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,233 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 48,224 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,423 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 16,420 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,597 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 33,597 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,613 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 27,613 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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H344 VJX is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H344 VJX, 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 H344 VJX registered?

H344 VJX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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