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H747 URB

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,345 mi
Last recorded96,345 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 96,345 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front crossmember

corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,262 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 95,657 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills

nearside controll arm bush worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 95,269 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 94,045 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 94,040 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 93,824 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 88,108 miles

Battery insecure

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

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 URB is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URB, 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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H747 URB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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