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H465 BML

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,407 mi
Last recorded28,407 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH465 BML
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 28,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 28,317 miles

high serve brake pedal travel

nearside rear tyre wall crackinng

offside rear door not opening

offside rear tyyre traed crack

Fail 14 Jan 2013 28,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high serve brake pedal travel

nearside rear tyre wall crackinng

offside rear door not opening

offside rear tyyre traed crack

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,098 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 25,696 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,284 miles

cannot open fuel cap

Fail 14 Apr 2009 24,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

cannot open fuel cap

Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,280 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

offside + nearside rear tyres poor condition - cracks in side walls

offside rear wheel bearing some movment

Fail 18 Apr 2008 23,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

nearside door mirror damaged

offside + nearside rear tyres poor condition - cracks in side walls

offside rear wheel bearing some movment

Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,485 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,971 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 21,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H465 BML is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H465 BML, 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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H465 BML is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 November 1990.

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