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H355 DCD

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,003 mi
Last recorded5,003 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH355 DCD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2013 5,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

both front outer c.v gaiters perished and slight leak on offside outer c.v gaiter

front and rear suspension bushs perished

parking brake has slight travel

tape on offside headlamp

Pass 16 Jul 2012 2,633 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front wiper blades slightly split

number plates slightly faded

outer c.v gaitors perished

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 19 Jul 2011 1,537 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 99,131 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 96,731 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer, front mounting rubber deteriorated/splitting

windscreen cracked offside lower corner

Pass 21 Jul 2008 95,416 miles

Crack in window screen out side sweep area

N/S/F spot light not working

Pass 19 Jun 2007 93,753 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 92,199 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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H355 DCD is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H355 DCD, 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 H355 DCD registered?

H355 DCD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 June 1990.

Is H355 DCD safe to buy?

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