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H235 KRU

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,338 mi
Last recorded81,338 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH235 KRU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 81,338 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 80,444 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 79,694 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 78,587 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 78,344 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 78,251 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,223 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 78,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear lights slight earth fault on both sides

Pass 30 Jul 2019 77,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 77,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure mid under-floor excessively corroded around mounting (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 74,486 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,866 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 61,212 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 58,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 58,801 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,975 miles

corrosion near battery tray

Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,732 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,077 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,276 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,497 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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H235 KRU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H235 KRU, 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 H235 KRU registered?

H235 KRU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 August 1990.

Is H235 KRU safe to buy?

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