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H779 RNG

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,186 mi
Last recorded36,186 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH779 RNG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 36,186 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED FRONT AND REAR.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 36,068 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 35,946 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 35,731 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 35,083 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION,NO HOLES.

Pass 30 May 2018 34,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2018 34,510 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILLS BOTH SIDES. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 33,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 33,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 32,544 miles

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

Floor pans and inner/outer sills corroding.

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 31,591 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 30,420 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 28,397 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 25,958 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 12 May 2010 23,487 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 23,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 20,492 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 20,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 16,143 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 1 May 2007 12,281 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 8,312 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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H779 RNG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H779 RNG, 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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H779 RNG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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