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H82 CGH

1994 Ford Escort

Maroon Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,681 mi
Last recorded86,681 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH82 CGH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 86,681 miles

OS OUTER SILL IS VERY RUSTY

OSR FLOOR RUSTING

OSR WHEEL ARCH IS RUSTY

BOTH FRONT TYRE PRESSURE WHERE VERY LOW BEFORE MOT AND I HAVE PUMPED THEM UP

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX IS CRACKED AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY

FAN BELT SOUNDS TO SLIPPING AT TIMES

NS DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

NS OUTER SILL IS RUSTY

NSF FLOOR IS RUSTY NEAR THE JACKING POINT

NSR CHASSIS LEG IS RUSTY

Fail 25 Nov 2009 86,681 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRE PRESSURE WHERE VERY LOW BEFORE MOT AND I HAVE PUMPED THEM UP

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX IS CRACKED AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY

FAN BELT SOUNDS TO SLIPPING AT TIMES

NS DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

NS OUTER SILL IS RUSTY

NSF FLOOR IS RUSTY NEAR THE JACKING POINT

NSR CHASSIS LEG IS RUSTY

OS OUTER SILL IS VERY RUSTY

OSR FLOOR RUSTING

OSR WHEEL ARCH IS RUSTY

Pass 10 Nov 2008 83,948 miles

OSR WHEEL ARCH IS RUSTING

SCREW IN OSR TYRE TREAD

Fail 10 Nov 2008 83,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

NSF BRAKE DISCS LOOKS VERY BADLY WORN

OSF OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOK LOW AND DISC LOOKS BADLY WORN

OSR WHEEL ARCH IS RUSTING

SCREW IN OSR TYRE TREAD

Fail 9 Nov 2007 80,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OSF BRAKE FEELS SLIGHTLY TIGHT AND NSF OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOKS VERY LOW

OSR WHEEL ARCH AND OS CENTRE OUTER SILL AND OSR FLOOR ALL STARTING TO RUST

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

SCREW IN NSF TYRE TREAD.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 80,947 miles

OSF BRAKE FEELS SLIGHTLY TIGHT AND NSF OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOKS VERY LOW

OSR WHEEL ARCH AND OS CENTRE OUTER SILL AND OSR FLOOR ALL STARTING TO RUST

SCREW IN NSF TYRE TREAD.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 78,664 miles

OS centre outer sill rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2006 78,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

IT MAY HAVE FAILED CAT TEST DUE TO HOLE IN REAR EXHAUST BOX.

OS CENTRE OUTER SILL RUSTY.

OS STOP LAMP STARTED TO WORK.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 75,867 miles

OS FLOOR RUSTY.

OS FOG LIGHT CAME ON.

OS OUTER SILL RUSTY.

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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H82 CGH is a 1994 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 59,013 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 H82 CGH, 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 32 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H82 CGH registered?

H82 CGH is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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