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H43 FDL

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,604 mi
Last recorded66,604 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH43 FDL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,604 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 65,565 miles

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted .

Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,315 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 64,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 62,242 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 61,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 6,127 miles

Oil leak

front tyers shoulder wear

Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,075 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 61,071 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 60,255 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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H43 FDL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H43 FDL, 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 H43 FDL registered?

H43 FDL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is H43 FDL safe to buy?

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