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H421 JPB

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,161 mi
Last recorded73,161 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH421 JPB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 73,161 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2018 72,475 miles

exhaust minor leek

inner sills borderline in areas..surface rust

sill covers fitted

tyres low tread x4

Fail 16 Jun 2017 72,450 miles

Emissions not tested due to lose of coolant (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer has a small crack at rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 71,515 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,377 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 68,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,355 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2012 67,213 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 66,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 25 May 2011 66,218 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 May 2010 65,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front number plate slightly cracked.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 65,241 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked.

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2009 96,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 85,424 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to clean further inspection wax oil to protect ADVISE ONLY

Pass 4 May 2007 74,695 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 73,710 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 73,237 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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H421 JPB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H421 JPB, 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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H421 JPB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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