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H21 HSD

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,831 mi
Last recorded71,831 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 HSD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 71,831 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 71,809 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 71,733 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,999 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,858 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 70,652 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 70,523 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 70,220 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,029 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2012 69,898 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2012 69,898 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 69,841 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion on nearside rear sill

Pass 19 Sep 2009 68,545 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 68,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 2 Nov 2007 68,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

front lights have a hint of blue

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

petrol pipe from tank to pump damp

Pass 5 Oct 2006 64,336 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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H21 HSD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 H21 HSD, 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 H21 HSD registered?

H21 HSD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 October 1990.

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