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H401 XPN

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,158 mi
Last recorded91,158 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH401 XPN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 91,158 miles

offside rear outer sill/rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 91,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear outer sill/rear wheel arch corroded

one spark plug loose

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 88,963 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 88,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak from fuel pump.

corrosion troughout vehicle.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 86,952 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 86,952 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rubbers perished

wheel arches rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2009 85,096 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings noisey

both rear wheel arches corroded

both wiper blades split ends

Fail 29 Jul 2009 85,033 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel arches corroded

both wiper blades split ends

Pass 29 Jul 2008 82,526 miles

both headlamps slightly clouded, engine oil leak, o/s/f tyre on limit inner edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 79,893 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge, slight play in steering rack, oil leak, slight play both rear wheel bearings, rear exhaust system poor condition.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 77,355 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 77,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 74,551 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 74,551 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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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H401 XPN is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H401 XPN, 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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H401 XPN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 November 1990.

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