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H554 FPG

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,326 mi
Last recorded34,326 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH554 FPG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,326 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,739 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside cv boot starting to crack.

some oil around sump.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 31,059 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 18 Aug 2012 28,575 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 28,575 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,795 miles

Underside very dirty

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,140 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 23,706 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 4 Jun 2009 23,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,628 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 18,568 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 18,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,767 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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H554 FPG is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H554 FPG, 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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H554 FPG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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