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H683 EVC

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,348 mi
Last recorded95,348 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH683 EVC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 95,348 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 95,348 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 89,580 miles

AGE RELATED SURFACE RUST TO UNDERSIDE

Pass 8 Sep 2021 82,336 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2021 82,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 81,116 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 70,571 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,896 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,511 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,911 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 61,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,085 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,085 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 59,294 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 57,801 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 55,495 miles

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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H683 EVC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H683 EVC, 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 H683 EVC registered?

H683 EVC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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