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H455 HGM

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,395 mi
Last recorded22,395 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH455 HGM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 22,395 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 21,681 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 21,404 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,755 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,248 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 17,364 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 12,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front headlamp security and pattern.

both front track control arm to anti roll bar bushes

both rear tyres inner edges

front to rear fuel line security

Fail 13 Nov 2008 12,015 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front headlamp security and pattern.

both front track control arm to anti roll bar bushes

both rear tyres inner edges

front to rear fuel line security

Pass 11 May 2007 39,874 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 39,873 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 May 2006 35,162 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 HGM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HGM, 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 H455 HGM registered?

H455 HGM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is H455 HGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H455 HGM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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