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H56 MOJ

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,862 mi
Last recorded76,862 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH56 MOJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2007 76,862 miles

1 nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey †2 nearside washer jet blocked †3 offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

Fail 6 Jun 2007 76,862 miles

1 nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey †2 nearside washer jet blocked †3 offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 73,574 miles

1.Metal brake pipes corroding(not checked above fuel tank) †2.o/s & n/s rear chassis & o/s/r inner wheel arch corroding †3.Brake pads not checked

Fail 17 Jun 2006 73,574 miles

1.Metal brake pipes corroding(not checked above fuel tank) †2.o/s & n/s rear chassis & o/s/r inner wheel arch corroding †3.Brake pads not checked

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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H56 MOJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H56 MOJ, 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 H56 MOJ registered?

H56 MOJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 November 1990.

Is H56 MOJ safe to buy?

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