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H201 HTW

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

62,817 mi
Last recorded62,817 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH201 HTW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 62,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole in Nearside inner floor, but not within 30cm of seat belt anchorage point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 19 May 2021 62,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole in Nearside inner floor, but not within 30cm of seat belt anchorage point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 62,812 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holes in sill, near leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holes in inner sill, near leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded near brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Hole around nsf seat mounting, but not part of seat belt anchorage. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 62,287 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 62,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 62,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working pump dont run (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,019 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

minor blow from the exhaust

n/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/f cv boot perished

play in o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 10 Aug 2017 61,019 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to front brake discs

minor blow from the exhaust

n/s/f cv boot perished

o/s/f cv boot perished

play in o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 13 Aug 2016 59,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 54,272 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 54,257 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,129 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 47,569 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,641 miles

imbalance on rear brakes close to limit

Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,820 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 45,820 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,047 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,193 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 44,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,655 miles

slight imbalance on ffront and rear brake poss due to lack of use

Pass 28 Nov 2006 42,420 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 42,420 miles

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

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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H201 HTW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 H201 HTW, 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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H201 HTW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 October 1990.

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