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H616 EFC

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

55,648 mi
Last recorded55,648 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH616 EFC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

front tyres worn edges/slight cracking

n/s rear tyre cracking/deteriorated

o/s rear tyre worn low inner edge

wiper blades worn

Fail 25 Aug 2009 55,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

front tyres worn edges/slight cracking

n/s rear tyre cracking/deteriorated

o/s rear tyre worn low inner edge

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 48,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 48,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 48,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

mibor damage to front number plate

offside mirror glass held in place with selotape

Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,834 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres have "nails" in treads

corrosion noted on both inner and offside outer sils

hazard switch poor

offside mirror damaged

wipers poor

Pass 16 Jun 2006 45,581 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 45,574 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H616 EFC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 H616 EFC, 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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H616 EFC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 August 1990.

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