MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H397 BAU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 H397 BAU, 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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How do I check the history of H397 BAU?
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What year was H397 BAU registered?
H397 BAU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 August 1990.
Is H397 BAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for H397 BAU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does H397 BAU have outstanding finance?
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