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H573 YEG

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,633 mi
Last recorded83,633 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH573 YEG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front seat fixings corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,733 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 82,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 81,249 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 81,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,402 miles

both rear chassis rails rusty

both rear sills rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2014 79,402 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear chassis rails rusty

both rear sills rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2013 77,565 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,422 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,426 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,830 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 69,812 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,937 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,547 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 64,938 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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H573 YEG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H573 YEG, 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 H573 YEG registered?

H573 YEG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H573 YEG safe to buy?

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