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H490 HCF

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,000 mi
Last recorded73,000 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH490 HCF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,000 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,865 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,693 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 72,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,456 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 72,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,776 miles

brakes on limit due to standing around

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,171 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,417 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,579 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 68,698 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,698 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,907 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,948 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2008 66,948 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2007 65,850 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 64,607 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 63,459 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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H490 HCF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H490 HCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H490 HCF registered?

H490 HCF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 September 1990.

Is H490 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H490 HCF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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