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H46 ELX

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,856 mi
Last recorded8,856 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH46 ELX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 8,856 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 7,023 miles

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

nearside front tyre .....inner edge wearing

offside rear floor corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 3,825 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 3,383 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 3,358 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 3,139 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 3,139 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Dec 2006 2,835 miles

Centre Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 2,835 miles

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

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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H46 ELX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H46 ELX, 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 H46 ELX registered?

H46 ELX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 August 1990.

Is H46 ELX safe to buy?

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