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H574 DKX

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,878 mi
Last recorded88,878 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH574 DKX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 88,878 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,942 miles

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jul 2015 87,942 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 86,673 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,552 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 86,551 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 85,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 85,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H574 DKX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H574 DKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H574 DKX registered?

H574 DKX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 September 1990.

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