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H455 AKN

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,909 mi
Last recorded85,909 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH455 AKN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 85,909 miles

Front Coolant leak

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 15 May 2026 85,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 May 2025 84,147 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 81,910 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 78,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 78,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 73,846 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 73,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 69,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 65,880 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,575 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 58,821 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,206 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 55,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,715 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,278 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,607 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,283 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

slight bind n/s/r brakes

Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,665 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,339 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres nearing minimum wear marks

Engine and gearbox oil leak

Front brake imbalance just within limits (23%)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,768 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,265 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,712 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 37,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 37,086 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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H455 AKN is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 H455 AKN, 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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H455 AKN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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