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H727 ATO

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,689 mi
Last recorded69,689 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH727 ATO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 69,689 miles

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre inner wall but not showing cord

deep cuts in o/s/f tyre inner wall but not showing cord

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 18 Aug 2016 69,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

cuts in n/s/f tyre inner wall but not showing cord

deep cuts in o/s/f tyre inner wall but not showing cord

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jun 2016 69,687 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor split (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

cuts in n/s/f tyre inner wall but not showing cord

deep cuts in o/s/f tyre inner wall but not showing cord

Fail 8 Oct 2015 69,684 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement can not be tested no key (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

boot hatch corroded

both front seats worn

nearside front headlamp condensated with water

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,511 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 69,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,055 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 64,054 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre split

Pass 14 May 2011 62,708 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 58,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 58,771 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 60,964 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 57,981 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 57,981 miles

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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H727 ATO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H727 ATO, 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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H727 ATO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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