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H780 LDA

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,896 mi
Last recorded10,896 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH780 LDA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 10,896 miles

Central Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 8,867 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 6,262 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 4,246 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 2,028 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Mar 2012 99,980 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 98,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 98,152 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 96,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 96,848 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 94,635 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 91,755 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 91,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 83,783 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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H780 LDA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H780 LDA, 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 H780 LDA registered?

H780 LDA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H780 LDA safe to buy?

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