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H476 HJH

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,426 mi
Last recorded86,426 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH476 HJH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 86,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 86,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2022 86,292 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 86,220 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 85,153 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 83,546 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,772 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,925 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,681 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 71,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 66,561 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,680 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 64,633 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 64,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 64,454 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 64,378 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H476 HJH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 H476 HJH, 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 H476 HJH registered?

H476 HJH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 October 1990.

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The MOT history for H476 HJH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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