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H48 CKX

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,294 mi
Last recorded84,294 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH48 CKX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,294 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 78,664 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 78,664 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 60,712 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,712 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 51,415 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 43,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 43,712 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,507 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 25,479 miles

both rear floor sections slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2010 18,473 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 18,473 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,789 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 16,787 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nsr floor corroding

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2005 107,741 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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H48 CKX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H48 CKX, 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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H48 CKX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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