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H423 LEV

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,783 mi
Last recorded89,783 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH423 LEV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,783 miles

slight corrosion forming on and near perscribed areas

Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,562 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 85,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 73,031 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 73,011 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 71,399 miles

Slght corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 16 Nov 2005 69,705 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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H423 LEV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,392cc 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 H423 LEV, 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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H423 LEV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 November 1990.

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