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H184 WAM

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,182 mi
Last recorded46,182 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH184 WAM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 46,182 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 46,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 46,157 miles

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Rear inner sills slightly corroded

rear chassis legs slightly corroded

slight weep from o/s inner driveshaft oil seal

Pass 16 Sep 2024 45,984 miles

Offside Rear chassis leg corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2023 45,761 miles

Offside Rear chassis leg corroding

both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2022 45,536 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 45,201 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 44,927 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 44,445 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 44,416 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,375 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,318 miles

Nearside Front floor pan has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,194 miles

Surface corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

surface corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Fail 1 Aug 2014 44,194 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,808 miles

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

Surface corrosion to o/s/r chassis leg

corrosion to n/s/f floor

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,320 miles

Surface corrosion to o/s/r chassis leg and both rear inner sills

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,721 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r chassis

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,186 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,836 miles

front number plate in poor condition

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

noise from rear brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres slightly worn

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,049 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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H184 WAM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H184 WAM, 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 H184 WAM registered?

H184 WAM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 September 1990.

Is H184 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H184 WAM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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