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H351 YOU

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,856 mi
Last recorded11,856 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH351 YOU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 11,856 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 7,634 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 225 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,491 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,464 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 96,225 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 95,869 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 95,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,623 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 94,814 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 93,530 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 93,530 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 92,045 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 92,045 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 89,171 miles

steering rack rough in opperation

Pass 2 Aug 2005 87,044 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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H351 YOU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 H351 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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H351 YOU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H351 YOU safe to buy?

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