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H578 JPU

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,965 mi
Last recorded1,965 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH578 JPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 1,965 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked in the treads

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both reg plates fading

Fail 17 Apr 2010 1,955 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both reg plates fading

o/s/r tyre cracked in the treads

Fail 14 Aug 2008 812 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 812 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 99,224 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 98,773 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 98,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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H578 JPU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H578 JPU, 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 H578 JPU registered?

H578 JPU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 1990.

Is H578 JPU safe to buy?

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