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H725 VRN

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,823 mi
Last recorded85,823 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH725 VRN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,823 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,813 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 85,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,235 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 85,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 84,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,586 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,021 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,133 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 82,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,978 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,847 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 79,122 miles

light corrosion to outer sills

Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,396 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 78,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 77,732 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 77,235 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 77,034 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 76,565 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 75,705 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 75,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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H725 VRN is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H725 VRN, 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

How do I check the history of H725 VRN?

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What year was H725 VRN registered?

H725 VRN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 September 1990.

Is H725 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H725 VRN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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