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H273 BKN

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,363 mi
Last recorded31,363 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH273 BKN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 31,363 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 29,903 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 26,617 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 22,207 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 18,856 miles

Offside Front Drivers Seat Does Not Tilt To Allow Access Rear

Pass 29 Jul 2020 16,066 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 16,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2019 15,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 13,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged slight flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 11,674 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 9,273 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt has pin hole in it (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

gearbox driveshaft seal weeping oil

Pass 9 Apr 2015 8,107 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 5,763 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 5,128 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 5,128 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 26 May 2011 4,153 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 4,124 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 2,908 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 314 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 314 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 94,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 85,985 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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H273 BKN is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H273 BKN, 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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H273 BKN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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