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H330 BFB

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,198 mi
Last recorded77,198 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH330 BFB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 77,198 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 77,188 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 77,173 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 77,163 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,152 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,126 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,106 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,096 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,998 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 76,952 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 75,191 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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H330 BFB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H330 BFB, 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 H330 BFB registered?

H330 BFB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 November 1990.

Is H330 BFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H330 BFB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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