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H751 FGL

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,766 mi
Last recorded99,766 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH751 FGL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 99,766 miles

imbalance of 45% between rear brakes

nearside rear brake light came on when tapped

temporary repair made to nearside front indicator lens

welding repairs to inner and outer rear sills,sill ends and chassis above rear springs

Pass 4 Oct 2007 90,819 miles

40% imbalance between rear brakes

fuel tank damaged and slighty loose inside strap

offside front flexi replaced in strut mounting

play in nearside inner track control arm bush

welding repairs to rear sills,inner sills,sill ends,nearside front inner wing,offside rear inner sill and spring caps

Fail 15 Sep 2006 80,295 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 80,295 miles

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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H751 FGL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H751 FGL, 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 H751 FGL registered?

H751 FGL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H751 FGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H751 FGL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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