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H541 HCF

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,439 mi
Last recorded89,439 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH541 HCF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,439 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 89,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm supports coil spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm supports coil spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure back not locking into position (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

brake servo corroding.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 89,061 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,006 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 88,906 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 88,848 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 88,819 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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H541 HCF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H541 HCF, 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 H541 HCF registered?

H541 HCF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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