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A1 HJT

1989 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

55,064 mi
Last recorded55,064 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 HJT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 55,064 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 54,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect dust cover very badly split (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front only one washer jet working

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected reversing lights not working (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 54,638 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reversing light not working

Pass 26 Oct 2022 54,550 miles

Central Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber dust cover split (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 54,427 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,320 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 54,238 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 54,089 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,844 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 53,841 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 53,507 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 53,348 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,257 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 52,892 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,892 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,610 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,340 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,434 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,003 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,572 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,188 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 49,754 miles

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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A1 HJT is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1989 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 53,879 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 A1 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 37 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A1 HJT registered?

A1 HJT is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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