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H208 MOB

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,627 mi
Last recorded76,627 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH208 MOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 76,627 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 71,775 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 68,665 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 68,291 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 68,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 67,589 miles

Nearside front lower door slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

o/s/n/s rear inner sills slightly corroded

o/s/n/s rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 67,079 miles

Offside Rear cracking

Fail 4 Oct 2017 67,079 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,503 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bumper insicure

rear seat belts not cheacked

Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,930 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,321 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Sep 2012 60,402 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,491 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,078 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,200 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 53,598 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 53,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 51,528 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 48,996 miles

nearside rear bumper cracked

rear number plate letter fading

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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H208 MOB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H208 MOB, 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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H208 MOB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 September 1990.

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