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H531 WTO

1990 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,127 mi
Last recorded98,127 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH531 WTO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2008 98,127 miles

1.oil leaks 2.surface corrosion of rear inner sills

Pass 30 Aug 2007 95,931 miles

1.n/s rear lamp unit cracked †2.slight blow on exhaust centre section corroded and poor †3.heavy oil leaks oil filter area

Pass 1 Aug 2006 93,230 miles

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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H531 WTO 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 100%.

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 H531 WTO, 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 H531 WTO registered?

H531 WTO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 September 1990.

Is H531 WTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H531 WTO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H531 WTO have outstanding finance?

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