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H14 TBO

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,341 mi
Last recorded93,341 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 TBO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 93,341 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 92,661 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 92,625 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,496 miles

Brake pedal travel slightly excessive

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 88,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 88,179 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 87,093 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 87,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,331 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 86,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 85,432 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 85,432 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 85,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Coolant leak

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

slight free play at both rear lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2011 81,192 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,993 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

fuel pump mountings deteriated

some brake pipes coated restricting inspection

some brake pipes concealed restricting inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2009 78,818 miles

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

slight free play in steering rack o/s

Pass 7 Jun 2008 70,340 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

n/s/f & o/s/f floors slightly corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r chassis slightly corroded

slight leak n/s/f shocka

slight play in rack o/s

Pass 20 Mar 2007 59,125 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 59,123 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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H14 TBO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H14 TBO, 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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H14 TBO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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