MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,232 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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