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H485 EBM

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,993 mi
Last recorded17,993 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH485 EBM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2018 17,993 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 17,166 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both inner and outer sills corroded not considered excessive

Pass 20 Jan 2016 16,374 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 15,372 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak from sump

Pass 21 Jan 2014 14,671 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 13,878 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 13,266 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 12,687 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 11,935 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bottoms of both front doors corroded but not a danger to other road users.

n/s/f indicator lens have been repaired.

o/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 11,161 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/front ind lens repaired

Pass 24 Jan 2008 9,594 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 9,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front door lower edge corroding

offside rear wheelarch corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2006 9,481 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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H485 EBM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H485 EBM, 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 H485 EBM registered?

H485 EBM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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