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H173 HRD

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,177 mi
Last recorded70,177 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH173 HRD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 70,177 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 69,488 miles

Offside Front play in lower arm

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 66,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,350 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 53,749 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 53,641 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,288 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 53,288 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,157 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,420 miles

Nearside Rear Inner slight sill corrosion

Offside Rear Inner slight sill corrosion

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 50,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner slight sill corrosion

Offside Rear Inner slight sill corrosion

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 49,758 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 49,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,751 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,566 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,955 miles

both resr suspension arms corroded

ns front suspension arm ball joint cover split

os &ns front shock absorbers worn

os front wing corroded at repeater mounting

osr door &rear of sill corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2009 48,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both resr suspension arms corroded

ns front suspension arm ball joint cover split

os &ns front shock absorbers worn

os front wing corroded at repeater mounting

osr door &rear of sill corroded

Pass 28 May 2008 48,101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 47,109 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 46,007 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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H173 HRD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H173 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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H173 HRD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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