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H524 DDH

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,333 mi
Last recorded53,333 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH524 DDH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2006 53,333 miles

nearside rear bumper insecure.

nearside rear tyre on limits.

offside front shock absorber damp.

rear chassis heavily corroded .

signs of diesel leak

Fail 18 Nov 2006 53,333 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear bumper insecure.

nearside rear tyre on limits.

offside front shock absorber damp.

rear chassis heavily corroded .

signs of diesel leak

Pass 22 Nov 2005 42,153 miles

advisory note issued with vt30 still applies.

Fail 22 Nov 2005 42,153 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front door edges corroded

front metal brake pipes to flexible brake hoses corroded.

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front floor holed non prescribed area.

rear chassis sections heavy surface corrosion.

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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H524 DDH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 H524 DDH, 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 H524 DDH registered?

H524 DDH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 November 1990.

Is H524 DDH safe to buy?

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