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H519 EMJ

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,689 mi
Last recorded56,689 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH519 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2007 56,689 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 56,688 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,533 miles

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

front brake imbalance at maximum limit

nearside front door starting to corrode

nearside front strut top mounting has slight free play

nearside rear wheelarch starting to corrode

Fail 3 Aug 2006 49,533 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake imbalance at maximum limit

nearside front door starting to corrode

nearside front strut top mounting has slight free play

nearside rear wheelarch starting to corrode

Pass 12 Aug 2005 41,402 miles

front brakes near maximum imbalance

Fail 8 Aug 2005 41,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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H519 EMJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H519 EMJ, 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 H519 EMJ registered?

H519 EMJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 October 1990.

Is H519 EMJ safe to buy?

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