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H458 WYT

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,880 mi
Last recorded7,880 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH458 WYT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 7,880 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches corroded

off side front floor pan corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 1,221 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 92,337 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 80,153 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 79,995 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leaking from gearbox and engine!

Pass 24 Jul 2006 69,379 miles

oil leak

slight damage to off side rear lense

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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H458 WYT is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H458 WYT, 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 H458 WYT registered?

H458 WYT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is H458 WYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H458 WYT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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