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H443 UBD

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,642 mi
Last recorded30,642 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH443 UBD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 30,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

some dampness around top/offside of fuel tank advise attention

various places starting to corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes coated in protective cover

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,769 miles

brake pipes coated in protective cover

slight corrosion to varous places

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,380 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places (6.1.B.2)

some brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,030 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to varous places

some brake pipes coated in protective cover

Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,496 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 28,494 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 27,039 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished.

Pass 6 May 2011 26,469 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 7 May 2010 25,623 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 5 May 2010 25,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres slightly perished.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 5 May 2009 24,817 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,699 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 22,231 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 21,266 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 20,921 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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H443 UBD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H443 UBD, 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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H443 UBD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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