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H607 EBM

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,398 mi
Last recorded20,398 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH607 EBM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 20,398 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 79,479 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 79,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 79,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery securing bracket one of two missing

brown tape holding headlight lenses in place

evidence of engine oil leak

front and rear number plates damaed/ deteriorated still readable from distance

offside mirror glass has being repaired

rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

rear wiper smearing

spare tyre flat

tax disc expired and blank (no information on disc)

wiper blades fitted upside down

Pass 1 Aug 2011 79,796 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front headlaight glass seal slightly lose

ossfide rear wheel archer slightly corroded

surface corrision on inner offside and nearside sill

Fail 1 Aug 2011 79,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front headlaight glass seal slightly lose

offside front tyre got cut on outerside wall and neadside front tyre dot cut on inner sidewall

ossfide rear wheel archer slightly corroded

surface corrision on inner offside and nearside sill

Pass 3 Aug 2009 77,705 miles

N/S/F FLOOR CORRODED.

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 76,373 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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H607 EBM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H607 EBM, 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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H607 EBM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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