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H806 HJT

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,600 mi
Last recorded99,600 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH806 HJT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 99,600 miles

All Exhaust hanging rubber perished and spliting

Brake servo corroded

N/S/R Brake pipe slighty corroded

O/S/R Brake Hose Has slight rubbering damage

O/S/R Tyre has a nail in it

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 21 Jun 2014 99,600 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All Exhaust hanging rubber perished and spliting

Brake servo corroded

N/S/R Brake pipe slighty corroded

O/S/R Brake Hose Has slight rubbering damage

O/S/R Tyre has a nail in it

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 9 May 2013 97,405 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 97,405 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 97,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,092 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 97,092 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 97,066 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 92,256 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 92,256 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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H806 HJT is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H806 HJT, 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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H806 HJT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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