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H242 GWC

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,415 mi
Last recorded76,415 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH242 GWC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 76,415 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 76,306 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 76,265 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 76,010 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 74,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,006 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,245 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 72,958 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,554 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 72,193 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 71,188 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,063 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 67,894 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 67,894 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,326 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 65,326 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 61,662 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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H242 GWC is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H242 GWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H242 GWC registered?

H242 GWC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H242 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H242 GWC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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