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H425 TCG

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,982 mi
Last recorded67,982 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH425 TCG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,982 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2009 67,982 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2008 66,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,537 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 63,008 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 63,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 58,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 58,995 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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H425 TCG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H425 TCG, 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 H425 TCG registered?

H425 TCG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 August 1990.

Is H425 TCG safe to buy?

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