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H778 TFR

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,124 mi
Last recorded78,124 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH778 TFR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 78,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlights condensated

Fail 23 May 2022 78,117 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlights condensated

Pass 18 May 2021 77,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,054 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 75,067 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,396 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,646 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,808 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 70,808 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,794 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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H778 TFR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H778 TFR, 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 H778 TFR registered?

H778 TFR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 August 1990.

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