MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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c/l 495017
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
see checklist 495017
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
see checklist 472965/472966
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H786 DBJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 H786 DBJ, 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 H786 DBJ registered?
H786 DBJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.
Is H786 DBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for H786 DBJ shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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