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H403 NNP

1990 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

7,699 mi
Last recorded7,699 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH403 NNP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 7,699 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 7,699 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 7,423 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 6,893 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 6,307 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 6,089 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 1,555 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front brake discs deteriorating on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2011 1,546 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front brake discs deteriorating on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 97,895 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 97,886 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 93,912 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 93,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 89,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2008 89,361 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2007 84,185 miles

sidewall cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2006 79,351 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 79,269 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 NNP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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