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H391 GKO

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,857 mi
Last recorded50,857 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH391 GKO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 50,857 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 50,846 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 50,841 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 50,736 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 50,662 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 50,543 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 50,543 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,086 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 50,086 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake fluid leak on abs unit (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,876 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,865 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 48,865 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 48,802 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,758 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,667 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 48,619 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,615 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,611 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,595 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 48,374 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 47,861 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,456 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2006 46,991 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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H391 GKO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H391 GKO, 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 H391 GKO registered?

H391 GKO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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