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H173 RWB

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

24,947 mi
Last recorded24,947 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH173 RWB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 24,947 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body corrosion

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing

Fail 28 Feb 2025 24,947 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

body corrosion

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 14 Dec 2023 24,933 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body corrosion

slight oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2022 24,261 miles

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

body corrosion

front number plate cracked

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing

Fail 23 Nov 2022 24,261 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

body corrosion

front number plate cracked

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 13 Dec 2021 22,875 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2021 22,875 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2020 21,791 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing

under body corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2020 21,791 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2019 20,332 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body corrosion

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2019 20,332 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body corrosion

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2018 17,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front number plate cracked

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing

under body corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2018 17,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front number plate cracked

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2017 15,987 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop loose

Fail 29 Nov 2017 15,926 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x 2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop loose

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2016 13,741 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s headlamp cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2016 13,695 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s headlamp cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2015 11,612 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front & rear number plates cracked

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 30 Nov 2015 11,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 21 Nov 2014 8,785 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 8,687 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s headlamp cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2013 5,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Nov 2013 5,986 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 3,321 miles

corrosion in o/s sill

exhaust system deteriated

front number plate cracked

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s headlamp cracked

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

corrosion in o/s flooring

Fail 27 Nov 2012 3,202 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion in o/s flooring

corrosion in o/s sill

front number plate cracked

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s headlamp cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2011 1,252 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion in o/s sill

front number plate cracked

nail in tread of o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 99,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s headlamp damp

Fail 15 Nov 2010 99,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s headlamp damp

Pass 18 Nov 2009 97,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in o/s sill

front number plate cracked

n/s/r bump stop missing

slam panel corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2009 97,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in o/s sill

front number plate cracked

n/s/r bump stop missing

slam panel corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2008 95,684 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorated

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 13 Nov 2008 95,661 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorated

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 94,461 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 94,461 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 93,080 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 93,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 91,385 miles

advises given with vt30

Fail 5 Dec 2005 91,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 RWB is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 H173 RWB, 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 RWB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 August 1990.

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