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H21 NOB

1990 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,411 mi
Last recorded79,411 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 NOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 79,411 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 79,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2023 79,268 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 74,306 miles

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

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 23 Jul 2014 72,713 miles

Corrosion under both n/s/f plus o/s/f floor pans

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 72,678 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion under both n/s/f plus o/s/f floor pans

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,356 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underbody of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion that may need attention very soon!

Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,260 miles

Brake pedal pad worn on outer edge

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

N/S lower door shut corroded

N/S of front panel corroded

N/S outer sill corroded

N/S/R wheel arch and rear lower panel corroded

O/S outer sill corroded

Slight flicker from N/S/R side lamp with indicator on

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 68,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brake pedal pad worn on outer edge

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

N/S lower door shut corroded

N/S of front panel corroded

N/S outer sill corroded

N/S/R wheel arch and rear lower panel corroded

O/S outer sill corroded

O/S outer sill corroded

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

Slight flicker from N/S/R side lamp with indicator on

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 64,985 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

near side outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 27 Jul 2011 64,985 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

near side outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,916 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 61,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,586 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 56,270 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 56,269 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 19 Jul 2007 53,450 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,802 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 51,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 NOB is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 H21 NOB, 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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H21 NOB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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