MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,076 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front tyres very low inner edges
n/s/r tyre very low inner edge
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
fuel pipes in front of tank damp, possible leak?
rear wheels slight buckles on inner rims
slight play o/s/r wheel bearing
steering rack notchy
oil leak
Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (2.6.2)
offside & nearside outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
modified road springs fitted to the front & rear
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Both outer sill panels have slight surface corrosion
Drivers seat has slight movement
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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H688 DMX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 H688 DMX, 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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H688 DMX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.
Is H688 DMX safe to buy?
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