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H594 GPC

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,456 mi
Last recorded99,456 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH594 GPC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 99,456 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 99,456 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front tyres low inner edges +o/s/f tyre lump out of sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2007 91,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 91,553 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 86,462 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 82,069 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 82,069 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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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H594 GPC is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H594 GPC, 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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H594 GPC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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