MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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minimal play in top column bush
offside rear tyre on legal 1.6 m limit
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
windscreen chipped in zone b
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H449 XCJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?
H449 XCJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 November 1990.
Is H449 XCJ safe to buy?
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