MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
damage to passenger door
rusting to rear wheel arches
rusting to sills floor pans and box sections
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
damage to nearside door
initial weakness to floor pans and chassis
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
damage to nearside door
initial weakness to floor pans and chassis
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H473 SWR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 H473 SWR, 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 H473 SWR registered?
H473 SWR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1990.
Is H473 SWR safe to buy?
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