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H792 SWJ

1990 Ford Escort

Maroon Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,463 mi
Last recorded82,463 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH792 SWJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 82,463 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 82,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 80,601 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 80,601 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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H792 SWJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H792 SWJ, 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 H792 SWJ registered?

H792 SWJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 October 1990.

Is H792 SWJ safe to buy?

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