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H527 YCD

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,586 mi
Last recorded90,586 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2005
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH527 YCD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2005 90,586 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 90,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Front numberplate cracked but readable

OSF brake pads below service limit

OSF, NSR doors damaged, NSF wing damaged, NSF door handle dameged but works

OSR wheel arch corroded

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

Small corrosion blister on NSF chassis leg by the lower suspension arm mount

Underside of vehicle in much better condition than you'd expect, very solid

oil leak

osf door card removed

osf seat deteriorated

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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H527 YCD is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 H527 YCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H527 YCD registered?

H527 YCD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 November 1990.

Is H527 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H527 YCD shows 2 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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