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H371 XGP

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,146 mi
Last recorded69,146 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH371 XGP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 69,146 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 68,581 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 68,555 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,628 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 66,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2019 66,010 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,879 miles

Corrosion to floor,boot floor,and inner and outer sills

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Dec 2018 64,871 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Both front doors (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Corrosion to floor,boot floor,and inner and outer sills

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 63,663 miles

Fuel pipe/s slightly corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 62,535 miles

Fuel pipe/s slightly corroded

fuel tank slight corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,452 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank slight corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 60,603 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 59,677 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 59,677 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,806 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 57,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 55,679 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 54,201 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,917 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 51,384 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 51,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,852 miles

rear tyre walls weak

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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H371 XGP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H371 XGP, 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 H371 XGP registered?

H371 XGP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H371 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H371 XGP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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