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H47 HDV

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,699 mi
Last recorded6,699 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH47 HDV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 6,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 6,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 6,681 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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H47 HDV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 H47 HDV, 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 H47 HDV registered?

H47 HDV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H47 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H47 HDV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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