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H376 FLE

1990 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,804 mi
Last recorded12,804 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH376 FLE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 12,804 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 12,782 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 12,570 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,471 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,561 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,117 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 22,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 10,962 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 10,951 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rack arm slight play

slight diesel leak from pump

Pass 24 Feb 2009 96,436 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 96,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rack arm has slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,338 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 65,701 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 48,768 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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H376 FLE is a 1990 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H376 FLE, 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 H376 FLE registered?

H376 FLE is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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