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H202 RWT

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,267 mi
Last recorded86,267 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH202 RWT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 86,267 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 85,847 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 85,251 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 83,849 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,298 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 82,913 miles

Corrosion to front chassis

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 79,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

possible weep from outlet pipe on fuel tank

Fail 11 Oct 2006 79,027 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

possible weep from outlet pipe on fuel tank

Pass 31 Oct 2005 72,942 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 72,942 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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H202 RWT is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H202 RWT, 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 H202 RWT registered?

H202 RWT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H202 RWT safe to buy?

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