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H162 TYD

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

46,203 mi
Last recorded46,203 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH162 TYD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 46,203 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 46,028 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 44,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported by suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

drivers seat front inner bolt loose

Fail 5 May 2021 44,497 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported by suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

drivers seat front inner bolt loose

Fail 17 Apr 2021 44,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 44,485 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 41,005 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,495 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 40,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,007 miles

windscreen cracked offside

Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,569 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 37,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,581 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,060 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 33,060 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,806 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 31,187 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,752 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 73,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 73,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,752 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,752 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 73,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

crack in front number plate

Fail 20 Jul 2006 73,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

crack on front number plate

Pass 19 Jul 2005 65,341 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 65,235 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre tread wearing on inside edge

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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H162 TYD is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H162 TYD, 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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H162 TYD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 September 1990.

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