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H293 GBP

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

8,212 mi
Last recorded8,212 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH293 GBP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 8,212 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 8,205 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 8,118 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 8,108 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 8,023 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 7,979 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 7,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 7,883 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 7,550 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 7,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2014 54,469 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 53,631 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle chassis section has had metal plates weld in varouse place and streel brake are underesald slight wear in steeringrack headlight aim required standard

Fail 1 May 2012 52,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle chassis section has had metral plates weld in variouse place and underseald and streel brakespipes slight wear in steeringrack nearside head light aim required standard

Pass 1 May 2012 52,613 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle chassis section has had metral plates weld in variouse place and underseald and streel brakespipes slight wear in steeringrack nearside head light aim required standard

Fail 25 May 2011 52,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

vehicle chassis section are underseald

Pass 25 May 2011 52,178 miles

vehicle chassis section are underseald

Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,135 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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Fail 3 Mar 2010 51,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

emissions past not print

Pass 11 Feb 2009 83,817 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,513 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 664 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 70,025 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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H293 GBP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H293 GBP, 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 H293 GBP registered?

H293 GBP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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