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H716 HFX

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

11,944 mi
Last recorded11,944 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH716 HFX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2006 11,944 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine mountings worn

Fail 7 Aug 2006 11,944 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

engine mountings worn

knocking noise from front ( no fault found )

Fail 4 Aug 2006 11,944 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres different size from front

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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H716 HFX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H716 HFX, 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 H716 HFX registered?

H716 HFX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 November 1990.

Is H716 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H716 HFX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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