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H576 HHP

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,846 mi
Last recorded86,846 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH576 HHP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 86,846 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 86,846 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to service brake travel (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 85,896 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 85,883 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,851 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 85,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2019 85,059 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 84,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rust on brake pipes

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,759 miles

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

both front seats feel slightly loose

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2016 82,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front seats feel slightly loose

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,316 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 81,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,249 miles

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

n/s front tyre tread low+cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2013 77,701 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

n/s handbrake effort weak

nail n/s front tyre+cracking

oil leak-pressure switch area

sign of petrol leak around pipe

wipers poor

Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

sign of front wheels fouling

Fail 9 Jul 2012 76,858 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

handbrake poor-slack

sign of front wheels fouling

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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H576 HHP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H576 HHP, 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 H576 HHP registered?

H576 HHP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H576 HHP safe to buy?

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