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H747 UBD

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,910 mi
Last recorded31,910 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH747 UBD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,910 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 94,392 miles

Rear suspension/trailing arm bushes perishing

o/s handbrake effort low

Fail 17 Jun 2010 94,392 miles

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

Rear suspension/trailing arm bushes perishing

o/s handbrake effort low

Pass 9 May 2008 91,526 miles

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

all tyres starting to crack

slight play in drivers seat

Pass 9 Mar 2006 90,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front balljoint rubber split

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2006 90,408 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front ball joint rubber split

oil leak

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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H747 UBD is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H747 UBD, 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 H747 UBD registered?

H747 UBD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H747 UBD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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