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H401 AEE

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,422 mi
Last recorded12,422 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH401 AEE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 12,422 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 12,282 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 12,215 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 12,041 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 12,020 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 11,891 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 11,774 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 11,566 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 11,262 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,068 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 11,046 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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H401 AEE is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 H401 AEE, 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 H401 AEE registered?

H401 AEE is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 September 1990.

Is H401 AEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H401 AEE shows 11 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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