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H362 GDF

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

42,583 mi
Last recorded42,583 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH362 GDF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 42,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

sligh engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2025 42,350 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

sligh engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2024 32,008 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2023 31,942 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 31,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 31,450 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 31,169 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 31,159 miles

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

Rear tyres rear slightly perished

Fail 16 Jun 2020 31,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyres rear slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2019 30,826 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 30,826 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,372 miles

Back box rubber mount deteriorated

Both front coil springs corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre just starting deteriorate

Nearside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking - no cords shown - 155 80 R15

oil leak

steering lock not working

Fail 18 Jun 2018 30,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Back box rubber mount deteriorated

Both front coil springs corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre just starting deteriorate

Nearside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking - no cords shown - 155 80 R15

oil leak

steering lock not working

Pass 20 Jun 2017 29,816 miles

Back box rubber deteriorated

Chassis - sills corrosion

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. limit 30% = 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front wipers slight split - still clear screen - standard

Front coil spring corroded Both starting (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre - cracking/ perishing - 155 80 R13 79T

Rear boot struts - deteriorated - both

oil leak - oil over steering rack?

Fail 14 Jun 2017 29,812 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Brake servo bolts up to in bulk head - x3 Holes (6.1.B.2)

Back box rubber deteriorated

Chassis - sills corrosion

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. limit 30% = 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front wipers slight split - still clear screen - standard

Front coil spring corroded Both starting (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre - cracking/ perishing - 155 80 R13 79T

Rear boot struts - deteriorated - both

oil leak - oil over steering rack?

Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,310 miles

corrosion starting to offside front floor

fog light switch slightly faulty

Fail 22 Jun 2016 29,310 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

corrosion starting to offside front floor

fog light switch slightly faulty

Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,685 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 28,659 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 28,051 miles

Engine is oily, and the level is low!

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

centre exhaust rubber is broken, but the system is secure!

nearside mirror is slightely lose!

Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,739 miles

Oil leak

both door mirrors are starting to get weak in holding in place!

both front wipers are starting to perish

nearside rear seat belt starting to get stiff on the top loop!

Fail 17 Jun 2013 27,739 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both door mirrors are starting to get weak in holding in place!

both front wipers are starting to perish

nearside rear seat belt starting to get stiff on the top loop!

Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,236 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 27,236 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,741 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 26,741 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both door mirrors are starting to come lose !

nearside rear seat belt is starting to become stiff running through the top mounting eye !

Pass 28 May 2010 26,356 miles

bad oil leak at engine bay

corrosion started offside front floor

corrosion started to both rear chassis legs

main beam tell tail light does not work

nearside front side wall perishing

Fail 27 May 2010 26,356 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

bad oil leak at engine bay

corrosion started offside front floor

corrosion started to both rear chassis legs

main beam tell tail light does not work

nearside front side wall perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,712 miles

11/2 ltrs engine oil added prior to test

STRONG ADVISEof a bad oil leak from the engine which is contaminating the rubber suspension components

interior mirror detached

o/s/r tyre hascracks in the sidewall

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2009 25,712 miles

11/2 ltrs engine oil added prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

STRONG ADVISEof a bad oil leak from the engine which is contaminating the rubber suspension components

interior mirror detached

o/s/r tyre hascracks in the sidewall

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,641 miles

engine has a bad oil leak

front brake discs are slightly worn

nearside front door mirror is looose

offside rear tyre is perishing

rear silencer outer skin is starting to peel off

Fail 11 Jun 2008 24,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine has a bad oil leak

front brake discs are slightly worn

nearside front door mirror is looose

offside rear tyre is perishing

rear silencer outer skin is starting to peel off

Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,512 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

engine has a bad oil leak

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,327 miles

bad oil leak at engine bay underneath

both front wiper blades slightly smearing the screen

fuel cap slightly cracked

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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H362 GDF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H362 GDF, 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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H362 GDF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 October 1990.

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