MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
oil leak from engine
Both front brake discs corroded on inside
Both front floors corroded
Both rear and both chassis brake pipes corroding
Both windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated
Driver's sun visor security poor
Extensive repairs and corrosion to both under sills and spring shackle mounts
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside rear light lens non standard repair
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside headlamp security poor
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Both front brake discs corroded on inside
Both front floors corroded
Both rear and both chassis brake pipes corroding
Both windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated
Driver's sun visor security poor
Extensive repairs and corrosion to both under sills and spring shackle mounts
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside rear light lens non standard repair
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside headlamp security poor
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front floors excessively corroded, outside of all prescribed areas
Both rear light lenses slightly damaged
Both rear spring mounts slightly corroded
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Both front floors excessively corroded, outside of all prescribed areas
Both rear light lenses slightly damaged
Both rear spring front mounts slightly corroded
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Both front floors corroded, outside of prescribed areas
Nearside outer sill corroding
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both front floors, outside of prescribed areas, corroded
Nearside outer sill corroding
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H439 WFG is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 H439 WFG, 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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H439 WFG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1990.
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