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H199 AGW

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,834 mi
Last recorded80,834 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH199 AGW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 80,834 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 80,672 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 80,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 80,481 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 80,481 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 80,317 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 79,831 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,819 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,405 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 79,111 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 14,442 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sill areas

surface corrosion to offside front floor area

Fail 4 Nov 2013 14,439 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sill areas

surface corrosion to offside front floor area

Pass 19 Oct 2012 12,327 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

previous signs of leak around brake servo (no leak at time of test)

surface cocrrosion to brake servo

surface corrosion to offside front outer floor area

surface corrosion to offside rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 12 Oct 2012 12,294 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

previous signs of leak around brake servo (no leak at time of test)

surface cocrrosion to brake servo

surface corrosion to offside front outer floor area

surface corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 4 Nov 2011 10,440 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear brake slightly binding

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2011 10,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

n/s rear brake slightly binding

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2010 8,263 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 5,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

clutch pedal rubber deteriorating

Fail 27 Oct 2009 5,833 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

clutch pedal rubber deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2008 103,285 miles

engine a bit smokey on tick over

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

surface corrosion around battery tray

Fail 29 Oct 2008 103,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine a bit smokey on tick over

surface corrosion around battery tray

Pass 3 Oct 2007 244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 22 Nov 2006 97,274 miles

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

corrosion around battery tray area

Fail 8 Nov 2006 97,157 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

corrosion around battery tray area

Pass 29 Oct 2005 93,747 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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H199 AGW is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H199 AGW, 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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H199 AGW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 November 1990.

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