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H438 UYC

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,429 mi
Last recorded36,429 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 UYC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 36,429 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 36,009 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 35,839 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 35,247 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 35,215 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 34,847 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 34,560 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 34,147 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 33,116 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,091 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 31,091 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,927 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 29,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2014 28,835 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2013 28,229 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,298 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 19,909 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,425 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 9,376 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 105,625 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 105,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front windscreen delaminating on edges.

rusting to inside of boot floor

rusting to top suspension areas of rear coil springs.

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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H438 UYC is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H438 UYC, 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 H438 UYC registered?

H438 UYC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 November 1990.

Is H438 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H438 UYC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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