MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,492 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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H403 FEM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 H403 FEM, 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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H403 FEM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1990.
Is H403 FEM safe to buy?
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