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H375 FTJ

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,999 mi
Last recorded47,999 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH375 FTJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,999 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,120 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 47,120 miles

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

Inner Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,545 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 46,533 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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H375 FTJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H375 FTJ, 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 H375 FTJ registered?

H375 FTJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H375 FTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H375 FTJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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