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H413 SWT

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,282 mi
Last recorded79,282 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH413 SWT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 79,282 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 41,389 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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H413 SWT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H413 SWT, 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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What year was H413 SWT registered?

H413 SWT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H413 SWT safe to buy?

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