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H166 HRD

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,880 mi
Last recorded91,880 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 HRD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,880 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 27 Aug 2024 75,136 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 59,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 44,074 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 40,338 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,105 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,627 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 39,122 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,557 miles

Transmission oil leaking.

Pass 1 Aug 2005 37,888 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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H166 HRD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H166 HRD, 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 H166 HRD registered?

H166 HRD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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