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H449 XCD

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,232 mi
Last recorded75,232 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH449 XCD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2007 75,232 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 75,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,567 miles

master cylinder cap damaged

near side floor starting to corrode around seat mounting

off side sill starting to corrode

rear inner sills corroding

rear leaf spring mounts corroded

spear wheel carrier corroded badly

Pass 23 Sep 2005 66,998 miles

master cylinder cap damaged

front brake pads low

n/s and o/s front floor pans corroded around seat belt mounts

o/s door mirror damaged slightly

o/s sill corroded slightly

slight knock noise from steering column

spear wheel carrier corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2005 66,988 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

master cylinder cap damaged

n/s and o/s front floor pans corroded around seat belt mounts

o/f sill corroded slightly

o/s door mirror damaged slightly

o/s/ r leaf spring frount mount badly corroding near limit

o/s/f headlamp badly cracked n/s damp and beam patterns poor

slight play and knock noise from steering column

spear wheel carrier corroded

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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H449 XCD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H449 XCD, 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 H449 XCD registered?

H449 XCD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 August 1990.

Is H449 XCD safe to buy?

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