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H511 HGM

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,051 mi
Last recorded91,051 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH511 HGM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 91,051 miles

headlights poor condition †exhaust weak

Fail 15 Mar 2007 90,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust rusty †slight play in steering coloumn †vehicle condition poor

o/s/r boot floor holed

Fail 21 Mar 2006 82,424 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

slight play in steering column †front panel holed †o/s/r tyre & both front worn on edges †outer sills surface rust †general rust under vehicle †

Pass 21 Mar 2006 82,424 miles

slight play in steering column †front panel holed †o/s/r tyre & both front worn on edges †outer sills surface rust †general rust under vehicle †

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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H511 HGM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H511 HGM, 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 H511 HGM registered?

H511 HGM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 September 1990.

Is H511 HGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H511 HGM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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