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H387 AME

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,594 mi
Last recorded53,594 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH387 AME
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 53,594 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 53,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 53,094 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 52,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 52,044 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,481 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,062 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 51,062 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 50,548 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,233 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 47,222 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak under engine

Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,244 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 40,785 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,990 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2012 37,945 miles

front brakes have very slight judder.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,576 miles

nearside rear service and parking brake performance is lower than offside rear

Fail 5 Sep 2011 37,576 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside rear service and parking brake performance is lower than offside rear

Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,116 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,704 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 34,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,326 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 33,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,058 miles

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,244 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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H387 AME is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H387 AME, 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 H387 AME registered?

H387 AME is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H387 AME safe to buy?

The MOT history for H387 AME shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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