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H23 GCF

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,152 mi
Last recorded49,152 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 GCF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 49,152 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 49,145 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel very low (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides - inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 48,615 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 48,401 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 48,401 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,153 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,950 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel pipe into fuel tank corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2014 47,212 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,688 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 46,201 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 45,964 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 45,225 miles

nail in tyre

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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H23 GCF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H23 GCF, 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 H23 GCF registered?

H23 GCF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H23 GCF safe to buy?

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