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H779 TFV

1990 Ford Escort

Maroon Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,209 mi
Last recorded52,209 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH779 TFV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,209 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front tyre worn on edge

o/s rea arch corroded but not jagged edge (covered)

slight play in steering collum

welding covered by underseal

Fail 24 Feb 2015 52,209 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front tyre worn on edge

o/s rea arch corroded but not jagged edge (covered)

slight play in steering collum

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,253 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL BEGGINING TO CRACK

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

OFFSIDE FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED NOT HOLED OR JAGGED EDGE

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 51,253 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL BEGGINING TO CRACK

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

OFFSIDE FLOOR CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED NOT HOLED OR JAGGED EDGE

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,229 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 50,229 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 48,847 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,157 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side front inner cv boot leaking

off side rear wheel arch corroaeding

Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,496 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front pads low

nearside front tyre low tread on inner edge

slight play in steering column bottom bush

Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,704 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear arch starting to corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,939 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 459,396 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 43,784 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Fail 27 Feb 2006 98,307 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

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 TFV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TFV, 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 TFV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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