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H22 ESC

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,544 mi
Last recorded27,544 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH22 ESC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 27,544 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 27,314 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 26,840 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 26,564 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine lightly misted with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 25,975 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 25,973 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 22,929 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 22,024 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 17,539 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 17,226 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 17,150 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 13,115 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 714 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 3,730 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 1,518 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 1,518 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 885 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2006 99,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to o/side door mirror

Fail 4 Oct 2006 99,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H22 ESC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H22 ESC, 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 H22 ESC registered?

H22 ESC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 November 1990.

Is H22 ESC safe to buy?

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