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H363 HJB

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,744 mi
Last recorded30,744 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH363 HJB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 30,744 miles

underside in poor and rusty condition

Pass 6 Jul 2018 29,553 miles

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

front and rear suspension rusty

underside repaired by welding

Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outer sills and floor repaired by welding

Fail 4 Nov 2016 29,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outer sills and floor repaired by welding

Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

floor chassis and sill areas repaired by welding

rear seats missing

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2013 24,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emission just passed

front exhaust getting rusty

nearside and offside floor sill chassis areas rusty

rear number plate wearing

Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,277 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2009 17,294 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front seat missing

rear wheel arches rusty rear chassis repaired

Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,294 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front seat missing

rear wheel arches rusty rear chassis repaired

Fail 19 Jun 2008 12,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside outter sill rusty nearside and offside rear chassis

Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,867 miles

nearside and offside outter sill rusty nearside and offside rear chassis

Pass 21 May 2007 9,962 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 9,958 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 9,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear wheel arches appier to be repaired withh filler.

sill covers fitted witch are deterioeated.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 2,873 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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H363 HJB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H363 HJB, 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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H363 HJB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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