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H722 XGW

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,504 mi
Last recorded105,504 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH722 XGW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 105,504 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 97,103 miles

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear outer body sill corroded.

oil leak on engine and gearbox.

small hole in offside front flooring to sill.

Fail 14 May 2016 97,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine burning oil at idle, NOT excessive.

offside rear outer body sill corroded.

oil leak on engine and gearbox.

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

small hole in offside front flooring to sill.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,988 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 93,988 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 90,588 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 85,824 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 77,731 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 77,728 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,650 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 77,165 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 76,291 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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H722 XGW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H722 XGW, 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 H722 XGW registered?

H722 XGW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H722 XGW safe to buy?

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