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A20 FHB

1991 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

21,126 mi
Last recorded21,126 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 FHB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2008 21,126 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 21,015 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 21,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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A20 FHB is a 1991 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 54,636 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 A20 FHB, 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 35 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 FHB registered?

A20 FHB is a 1991 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 March 1991.

Is A20 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 FHB shows 3 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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