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1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,358 mi
Last recorded92,358 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH417 SEO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 92,358 miles

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

o/s/r,,n/s/f,,n/s/r tyres oval

Fail 1 Nov 2010 92,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

o/s/r,,n/s/f,,n/s/r tyres oval

Pass 29 Jan 2009 92,170 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 92,170 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers weak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 91,317 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 88,437 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 84,181 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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H417 SEO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H417 SEO, 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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H417 SEO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 December 1990.

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The MOT history for H417 SEO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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