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H771 BTA

1990 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,323 mi
Last recorded58,323 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH771 BTA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,323 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 58,323 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under body corroded in all areas including suspension, braking and fuel components

Pass 3 Oct 2009 64,519 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 49,415 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,846 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn.

corrosion to floor to sills.

corrosion to nearside front floor outside prescribed areas.

general under body corrosion.

light scratch marks on windscreen.

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing.

nearside wiper blade in slightly poor condition.

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on edges.

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing.

slight inbalance rear brakes.

Fail 13 Oct 2007 44,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake pedal anti slip worn.

corrosion to floor to sills.

corrosion to nearside front floor outside prescribed areas.

general under body corrosion.

light scratch marks on windscreen.

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing.

nearside wiper blade in slightly poor condition.

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on edges.

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing.

slight inbalance rear brakes.

Pass 17 Sep 2006 39,760 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 35,238 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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H771 BTA is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel 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 H771 BTA, 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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H771 BTA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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