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H72 FCM

1990 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

954 mi
Last recorded954 miles
Recorded on12 May 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH72 FCM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2007 954 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 954 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

airbox loose

clutch bearing noisy

o/s c.v boot weeping grease

o/s mirror slighty loose

Pass 20 May 2006 524 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 522 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside door mirror cracked

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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H72 FCM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H72 FCM, 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 H72 FCM registered?

H72 FCM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H72 FCM safe to buy?

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