MOT Status
ValidMileage
51,315 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Osf nsf top mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Interior Mirror Missing
Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker Gasket Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Interior Mirror Missing
Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker Gasket Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Body has slight corrosion offside/nearside (6.1.B.2)
n/s rear wheel bearings noisey
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
n/s rear wheel bearings noisey
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/S wiper blade securing clip showing wear
some corrosion around n/s/r outer sill/dog leg/inner sill under car area
some corrosion around o/s/r outer sill/dog leg/inner sill under car area
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear wheel arch corroded
wax oil under body
nearside and offside rear under sills corroded
nearside front tyre cracking
offside front tyre cracking
offside rear lower wheel arch corroded
rear wiper blade split
wax oil under body
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
nearside and offside rear under sills corroded
nearside front tyre cracking
offside front tyre cracking
offside rear lower wheel arch corroded
rear wiper blade split
wax oil under body
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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H488 ERJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 H488 ERJ, 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 H488 ERJ registered?
H488 ERJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 November 1990.
Is H488 ERJ safe to buy?
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