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H434 HFX

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,823 mi
Last recorded35,823 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH434 HFX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,823 miles

both outer sills corroded

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2005 35,789 miles

both front brake flexi hoses started to perish

both rear inner wishbone bushes started to split

both rear tyres bald on inner edges + on limit

corrosion not through all skins both floor pans + rear inner + outer sills + rear chassis rails

exhaust middle + rear sections corroding

outer sills covered

Fail 6 Dec 2005 35,789 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front brake flexi hoses started to perish

both rear inner wishbones bushes started to split

both rear tyres bald on inner edges + on limit

corrosion not through all skins both floor pans + rear inner + outer sills + rear chassis rails

exhaust middle + rear sections corroding

outer sills covered

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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H434 HFX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H434 HFX, 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 H434 HFX registered?

H434 HFX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H434 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H434 HFX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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