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H403 FEM

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,492 mi
Last recorded5,492 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH403 FEM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 5,492 miles

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 5,436 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 99,807 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 99,606 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 93,826 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 88,995 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,057 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 83,038 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 75,071 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 68,934 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 68,934 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 62,703 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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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.

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