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H463 XFL

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,279 mi
Last recorded63,279 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH463 XFL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 63,279 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 63,229 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 62,851 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 62,079 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 61,724 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,718 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper smeary

Fail 25 Aug 2017 61,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper smeary

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,422 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 61,422 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking carb (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty only works off side (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,671 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front number plate damaged but can be read

slight exhaust blow rear box

Pass 3 Jul 2014 59,904 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust box corroded and slightly blowing

Fail 1 Jul 2014 59,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust box corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 59,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,269 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 57,069 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 55,755 miles

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

clutch weak

Fail 20 Jul 2009 54,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,486 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,940 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,663 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 51,639 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,009 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 13 Jul 2005 48,396 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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H463 XFL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H463 XFL, 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 H463 XFL registered?

H463 XFL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H463 XFL safe to buy?

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