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H53 VGH

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,720 mi
Last recorded64,720 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH53 VGH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,720 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 64,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 63,068 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 63,068 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,420 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012
Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,886 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,139 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,109 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 48,108 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 43,240 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

light switch was not working.ok now

offside head lamp lens rusting due to condensation

offside rear hub bearing noisy

Pass 24 May 2007 43,240 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

light switch was not working.ok now

offside head lamp lens rusting due to condensation

offside rear hub bearing noisy

Pass 26 May 2006 41,194 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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H53 VGH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H53 VGH, 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 H53 VGH registered?

H53 VGH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H53 VGH safe to buy?

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