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H482 XMA

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,765 mi
Last recorded30,765 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH482 XMA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 30,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 30,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,008 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,604 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER ARCH (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,975 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 77,208 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 76,217 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,934 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 73,716 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 73,716 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,883 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 70,495 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 70,496 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 69,080 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 69,080 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 67,620 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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H482 XMA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H482 XMA, 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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H482 XMA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 October 1990.

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