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H72 KHJ

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,639 mi
Last recorded5,639 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH72 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2006 5,639 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 5,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 KHJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 KHJ, 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

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What year was H72 KHJ registered?

H72 KHJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 November 1990.

Is H72 KHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H72 KHJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H72 KHJ have outstanding finance?

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