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H728 JPB

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,576 mi
Last recorded23,576 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH728 JPB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 23,576 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 23,485 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 23,378 miles

slight play in steering column lower bush

Fail 29 Jul 2020 23,378 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 23,213 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive of back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 23,202 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sill underside near to rear door/wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive of back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 22,961 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 22,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 22,785 miles

Front all suspension has lots of surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill has corrosion and weak but no holes (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower steering colum bottom bush has play in it but not excessive

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill has corrosion and weak but no holes (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear fuel tank body heavely corroded around sealing seam and sides to the OSR area, but not leaking

Rear all suspension has lots of surface corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,622 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded torear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 22,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded torear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 22,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 21,964 miles

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 6 Feb 2013 21,649 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,417 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,097 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 20,774 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,392 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 19,916 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,322 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 18,782 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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H728 JPB is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,296cc 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 H728 JPB, 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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H728 JPB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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