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H781 FBY

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,833 mi
Last recorded29,833 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH781 FBY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,833 miles

Front number plate beginning to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front wing excessively corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2009 29,833 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front number plate beginning to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front wing excessively corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,495 miles

advise rust on wing

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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H781 FBY is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H781 FBY, 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 H781 FBY registered?

H781 FBY is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 October 1990.

Is H781 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H781 FBY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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