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H711 WCP

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,291 mi
Last recorded28,291 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH711 WCP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 28,291 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 28,079 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 28,013 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 27,631 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2019 27,584 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 27,310 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 27,232 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 15,330 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 15,330 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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H711 WCP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H711 WCP, 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 H711 WCP registered?

H711 WCP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H711 WCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H711 WCP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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