MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,954 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake pads rather worn offside rear brake backplate damp?some deterioration to suspension etc some perishing and corrosion
see previous advisory notice
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
some wear suspension etc signs of corrosion.
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
some perishing and corrosion-floormarginal-several welded repairs
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
old damage and repair floor has marginal corrosion rear lamp holders weak
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
old damage and repair floor marginal corrosion
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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H491 KSF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 H491 KSF, 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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H491 KSF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 August 1990.
Is H491 KSF safe to buy?
The MOT history for H491 KSF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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