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H399 BKO

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,183 mi
Last recorded42,183 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH399 BKO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 42,183 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 41,981 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 41,972 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 41,732 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 41,582 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 41,429 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 41,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 40,993 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 40,992 miles

Direction indicator not working both wing repeaters not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides front (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure steering rack bolts no locking device (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,529 miles

unable to check rear seat belts rear seats removed

Fail 12 Jan 2010 40,529 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

unable to check rear seat belts rear seats removed

Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,688 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 39,681 miles

Centre Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Inner Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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H399 BKO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H399 BKO, 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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H399 BKO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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