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H629 FFH

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,814 mi
Last recorded27,814 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH629 FFH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,814 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,578 miles

all brake flexi hoses perishing

n/s door mirror missing

nail in n/s/r tyre

some play in n/s driveshaft

Fail 15 Mar 2012 26,578 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake flexi hoses perishing

n/s door mirror missing

nail in n/s/r tyre

some play in n/s driveshaft

Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,720 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,408 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

engine oil leak

exhaust front pipe corroding

front brake pads thin

o/s door mirror loose

Fail 2 Sep 2010 24,404 miles

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

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

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

engine oil leak

exhaust front pipe corroding

front brake pads thin

o/s door mirror loose

Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,410 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

corrosion not through all skins n/s/f floor pan + rear inner sills + o/s/r outer sill + rear chassis rails

engine oil leak

n/s handbrake reading poor

n/s/f outer c.v boot heavily perished

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Fail 17 Sep 2008 19,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,599 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,483 miles

corrosion not through all skins rear inner sills

engine oil leak

exhaust front + middle sections corroding + middle section leaking

front brake flexi hoses perishing

n/s/f outer c.v.boot perishing

rear drum back plates corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2006 12,997 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 11,963 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 11,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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H629 FFH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H629 FFH, 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 H629 FFH registered?

H629 FFH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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