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H39 FCM

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,889 mi
Last recorded39,889 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH39 FCM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,889 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 38,236 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,473 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,816 miles

slight smoke at idle speed.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,325 miles

slight smoke at tickover

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,776 miles

slight smoke at tick over

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,113 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2010 30,113 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,003 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 30,003 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,863 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 29,863 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,731 miles

o/s/r brake binding

radiator leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,626 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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H39 FCM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H39 FCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H39 FCM registered?

H39 FCM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H39 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H39 FCM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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