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H136 HTW

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,012 mi
Last recorded70,012 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH136 HTW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 70,012 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 70,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 69,978 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 69,834 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under seal heavily applied to under body

Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,710 miles

heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 20 Nov 2020 69,493 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 69,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,917 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 63,600 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 59,985 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.4.A.2h)

Rear both sides tyres pershed

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 59,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sides inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides under shock absorber (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.4.A.2h)

Rear both sides tyres pershed

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,592 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 40,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear innner sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,228 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear innner sill slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,571 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2012 33,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,672 miles

Oil leak

underbody has signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2011 25,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

underbody has signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,825 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,138 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate poor

o/s/r tyre wall perrised

rear number plate poor

Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,366 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,909 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 18,909 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 17,551 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H136 HTW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H136 HTW, 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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H136 HTW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 October 1990.

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