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H714 VGJ

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,186 mi
Last recorded15,186 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH714 VGJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,186 miles

doors corroded

nearside flooring around front seat fixing corroded

nearside rear floor edge to up apron corroded

offside rear door jam to sill corroded

offside rear sill inner closing panel corroded

various oil leaks on engine

Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,295 miles

Oil leak

offside rear sill closing panel corroded.

offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,091 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

engine blue oil smokey.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,522 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 11,881 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,745 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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H714 VGJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H714 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H714 VGJ registered?

H714 VGJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is H714 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H714 VGJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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