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H454 HAC

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,472 mi
Last recorded80,472 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH454 HAC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,376 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

general corrosion underneath

Fail 13 Apr 2011 80,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

general corrosion underneath

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,459 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2009 77,493 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 79,051 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 76,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 73,149 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 70,108 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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H454 HAC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H454 HAC, 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 H454 HAC registered?

H454 HAC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 September 1990.

Is H454 HAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H454 HAC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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