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H774 AMG

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,087 mi
Last recorded45,087 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH774 AMG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 45,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,146 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,680 miles

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

both sides undersill corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,348 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sides front brake pads very low.

front brake discs in very poor condition.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 18,163 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sides front brake pads very low.

front brake discs in very poor condition.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 10,300 miles

both sides front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded.

both sides outer sills weak at rear .

both sides rear inner sills weak in places.

both sides rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

n/s/r brake slightly binding on.

o/s/f outer cv boot in poor condition.

o/s/f steel brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 10,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded.

both sides outer sills weak at rear .

both sides rear inner sills weak in places.

both sides rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

n/s/r brake slightly binding on.

o/s/f outer cv boot in poor condition.

o/s/f steel brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 8,424 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both sides lower outer sills.

corrosion to both sides rear inner sills.

slight leak of ehxuast gasses from front joint.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 8,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both sides lower outer sills.

corrosion to both sides rear inner sills.

slight leak of ehxuast gasses from front joint.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 4,745 miles

drivers screen washer not working but passenger still clears.

slight corrosion to off side outer lower sill.

slight corrosion to off side rear trailing bar.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 2,436 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres getting low

Fail 28 Aug 2009 2,432 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,811 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 89,385 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 88,537 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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H774 AMG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 H774 AMG, 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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H774 AMG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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