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H515 DFW

1990 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,214 mi
Last recorded50,214 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH515 DFW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 50,214 miles

ALL REPAIRED AREAS UNDERSEALED UNABLE TO VIEW PRESENTER ASSURES ME THEY ARE ALL FULLY WELDED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 50,176 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

UNDERSIDE OF CAR UNDERSEALED

Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,984 miles

FRONT OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE METAL BRAKE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW.

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BEARINGS.

UNDER REAR OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED INCLUDING BRAKE PIPES BUT ALL APPEARS TO BE OK

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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H515 DFW is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 H515 DFW, 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 H515 DFW registered?

H515 DFW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 September 1990.

Is H515 DFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H515 DFW shows 3 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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