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H201 YRB

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,501 mi
Last recorded39,501 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH201 YRB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 39,501 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 39,480 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 39,430 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 39,380 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 39,241 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 39,109 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 38,923 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 38,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,519 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 38,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion both front lower chassis leg

Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,370 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 38,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,239 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,999 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 37,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 36,482 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 35,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,310 miles

metal on rubberstrips corrodded

o/s/f tyre scrubbed inner edje

Fail 22 Apr 2009 34,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

metal on rubberstrips corrodded

o/s/f tyre scrubbed inner edje

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,906 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2008 33,906 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2007 33,282 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 32,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 32,465 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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H201 YRB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H201 YRB, 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 H201 YRB registered?

H201 YRB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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