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H688 DMX

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,076 mi
Last recorded17,076 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH688 DMX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 17,076 miles

front tyres very low inner edges

n/s/r tyre very low inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2023 13,100 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 13,091 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 6,983 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 4,509 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 3,954 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 3,782 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 3,449 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 3,275 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 2,391 miles

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)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 2,391 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 2,116 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 96,469 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 91,938 miles

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.

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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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.

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