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H72 HHK

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,557 mi
Last recorded18,557 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH72 HHK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 18,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear bumper insecure

all metal brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

front brake discs showing early signs of surface corrosion

nearside rear inner wheelarch/boot floor showing early signs of corrosion

nearside rear lower wheelarch/sill showing early signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front lower headlamp mounting panels corroded

offside rear lower wheelarch/sill showing early signs of corrosion

very slight bind on offside rear wheel

Fail 21 Oct 2011 18,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear bumper insecure

all metal brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

front brake discs showing early signs of surface corrosion

nearside rear inner wheelarch/boot floor showing early signs of corrosion

nearside rear lower wheelarch/sill showing early signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front lower headlamp mounting panels corroded

offside rear lower wheelarch/sill showing early signs of corrosion

very slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 17 May 2010 17,253 miles

both lower rear wheel arches starting to corrode

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 20 May 2009 13,760 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

early signs of corroaion round n/s/r lamp

n/s/r inner sill showing early signs of corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2008 11,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

fuel pipes insecure

Pass 7 May 2008 11,790 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2008 11,790 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Outer Rear Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

fuel pipes insecure

Pass 22 May 2007 9,667 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 9,667 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 8,833 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 8,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HHK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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