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H451 XYH

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH451 XYH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020
Pass 1 Dec 2017 2,715 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 2,707 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 2,654 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all four hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance broken (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rears (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven both rears (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both fronts (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 184 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 145 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 95,753 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 95,744 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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H451 XYH is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H451 XYH, 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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H451 XYH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 August 1990.

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