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E500 HSN

1992 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,708 mi
Last recorded10,708 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE500 HSN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 10,708 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 10,703 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 10,685 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 10,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 10,632 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 10,632 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.52 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits .75 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 10,610 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 10,494 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 10,494 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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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E500 HSN is a 1992 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 55,899 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E500 HSN, 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 34 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E500 HSN registered?

E500 HSN is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 October 1992.

Is E500 HSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E500 HSN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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