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H717 FBG

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

27,849 mi
Last recorded27,849 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH717 FBG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,849 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 19,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

welding repairs appear ok at time of test. all covered in paint and underseal etc

Fail 4 Nov 2008 19,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,981 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

lower rear of both front wings corroded

offside outer floor corroding

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounts severely cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2007 12,859 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

lower rear of both front wings corroded

offside outer floor corroding

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounts severely cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2006 9,769 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 9,653 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 6,022 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 6,022 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H717 FBG 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 H717 FBG, 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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H717 FBG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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