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H18 YOB

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,792 mi
Last recorded79,792 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 YOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 79,792 miles

underside of vehicle under-sealed

Pass 10 May 2025 79,735 miles

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

underside of vehicle under-sealed

Pass 4 May 2024 79,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 79,293 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2021 78,876 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 78,862 miles

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2018 78,660 miles

underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2017 77,195 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,049 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,692 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 75,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,657 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 75,657 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,971 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 72,964 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 70,771 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,972 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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H18 YOB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 H18 YOB, 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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H18 YOB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 November 1990.

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