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H387 GWL

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,150 mi
Last recorded24,150 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH387 GWL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 24,150 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front drive shaft inner boot split

Fail 2 Jan 2013 24,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 3 Jan 2012 19,617 miles

Engine mis-firing due to short circuit on HT leads

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight corrosion around both seat mountings

Slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Slight corrosion to offside sill

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 3 Jan 2012 19,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine mis-firing due to short circuit on HT leads

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight corrosion around both seat mountings

Slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Slight corrosion to offside sill

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 30 Dec 2010 15,839 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate cracked.

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Slight corrosion around both front seat mountings.

Slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

Slight corrosion to offside sill.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Winscreen slightly scratched.

Fail 30 Dec 2010 15,839 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate cracked.

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight corrosion around both front seat mountings.

Slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

Slight corrosion to offside sill.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Winscreen slightly scratched.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 13,423 miles

exhaust emmits slightly blue smoke

Pass 8 Dec 2008 10,472 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 6,359 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 6,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 2,123 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 98,089 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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H387 GWL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H387 GWL, 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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H387 GWL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 November 1990.

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