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H434 FCM

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,247 mi
Last recorded44,247 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

RegistrationH434 FCM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 44,247 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 44,208 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 44,171 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 44,129 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 44,088 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 44,058 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 44,022 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 43,987 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 43,934 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 43,786 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,515 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,362 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 43,361 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight leak of gear oil.

Pass 8 May 2013 42,907 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 42,901 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower edge of windscreen slightly discoloured

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,475 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,145 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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H434 FCM is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 H434 FCM, 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 H434 FCM registered?

H434 FCM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is H434 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H434 FCM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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