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H157 HPR

1990 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,110 mi
Last recorded3,110 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH157 HPR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 3,110 miles

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

rear sills corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 3,100 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 2,237 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 551 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 98,651 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,601 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,112 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,952 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 89,820 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,264 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 86,298 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 85,696 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,531 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 78,254 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,831 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 73,552 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 71,071 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 68,839 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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H157 HPR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H157 HPR, 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 H157 HPR registered?

H157 HPR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 August 1990.

Is H157 HPR safe to buy?

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