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A11 SHR

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,974 mi
Last recorded26,974 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 SHR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 26,974 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 26,048 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 25,569 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 25,411 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 24,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 23,873 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Dec 2019 23,863 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 23,815 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 23,654 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 23,544 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 21 Jan 2017 23,544 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,533 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded.

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded.

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded.

Rear rubber mounting slightly deteriorated.

tow bar not fitted.

Fail 15 Jan 2016 23,533 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded.

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded.

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded.

Rear rubber mounting slightly deteriorated.

tow bar not fitted.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 22,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,831 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 14,716 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 14,236 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 14,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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A11 SHR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A11 SHR, 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 A11 SHR registered?

A11 SHR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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