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H712 CVS

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,557 mi
Last recorded78,557 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH712 CVS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,557 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,767 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear sills are starting to rust badly

Pass 8 Jul 2010 74,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside drivers seat mounting point corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 73,014 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,217 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 69,451 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 69,451 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 67,431 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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H712 CVS is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H712 CVS, 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 H712 CVS registered?

H712 CVS is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H712 CVS safe to buy?

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