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H574 WGF

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,048 mi
Last recorded85,048 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH574 WGF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 85,048 miles

exhaust system full of oil

n/s mirror glass not fully secure

Fail 18 Nov 2011 85,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system full of oil

n/s mirror glass not fully secure

Pass 6 Dec 2010 83,362 miles

o/s rear door corroded

oil pressure switch leaking oil

Fail 30 Nov 2010 83,357 miles

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

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

o/s rear door corroded

oil pressure switch leaking oil

Pass 19 Nov 2009 81,591 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2008 79,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bottom of offside rear door corroded

corrosion on both outer sill panels

corrosion on rear wheel arches

knocking from steering column

Fail 26 Nov 2008 79,810 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bottom of offside rear door corroded

corrosion on both outer sill panels

corrosion on rear wheel arches

knocking from steering column

Pass 19 Nov 2007 77,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 77,189 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 74,860 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 74,860 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exshaust box corroding slight play in steering offside front headlight glass cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2005 72,704 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 72,704 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 WGF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H574 WGF, 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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H574 WGF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 December 1990.

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