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H459 KPU

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,176 mi
Last recorded82,176 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH459 KPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 82,176 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 81,876 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 81,870 miles

Emissions not tested major oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip coming on with side (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 81,850 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 81,830 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended both (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2006 77,004 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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H459 KPU is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H459 KPU, 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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H459 KPU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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