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H547 LEV

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,543 mi
Last recorded90,543 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH547 LEV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 90,543 miles

offside and nearside inner sills corroded at the rear

offside rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

rear wheel arches corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 89,214 miles

coolant leak

engine / gearbox oil leak

nearside rear arch corroded

offside rear tyre inner edge worn low

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension bushes are splitting

Pass 21 Aug 2008 87,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery tray area corroded

offside and nearside inner sills are corroded at the rear

offside and nearside rear wheel arches are corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2008 87,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery tray area corroded

offside and nearside inner sills are corroded at the rear

offside and nearside rear wheel arches are corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2007 85,098 miles

area under battery corroded

engine / gearbox oil leak

front number plate marked

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

rear coil springs corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Sep 2006 82,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre tread is worn on the inside edge

slight leak from the radiator

Pass 20 Sep 2005 80,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H547 LEV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc 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 H547 LEV, 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 H547 LEV registered?

H547 LEV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 November 1990.

Is H547 LEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H547 LEV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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