MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,295 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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n/s/f footwell corroded
o/s headlight glass slightly damaged
Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fog light switch illuminated when not on
n/s/f footwell/floor corroded
o/s headlight glass slightly damaged
o/s/r tailgate strut mounting broken
unable to check fuel cap [no key]
o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm
slight corrossion to o/s/r and n/s/f floor
very little reserve handbrake travel
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm
rear doors do not open
slight corrossion to o/s/r and n/s/f floor
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H42 JHJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H42 JHJ, 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 H42 JHJ registered?
H42 JHJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 1990.
Is H42 JHJ safe to buy?
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