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H3 MAL

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,772 mi
Last recorded15,772 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 MAL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2025 15,772 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 15,187 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber mounting splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward pivot slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 14,134 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 13,141 miles

Central Exhaust mounting rubber splitting

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight condensation (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 8,632 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 5,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracks

Nearside Rear fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracks

Pass 28 Feb 2015 2,942 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 1,295 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 98,563 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 96,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 95,204 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 93,579 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 86,835 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 86,819 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 86,754 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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H3 MAL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H3 MAL, 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 H3 MAL registered?

H3 MAL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H3 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 MAL shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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