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H465 FWM

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

100,794 mi
Last recorded100,794 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH465 FWM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 100,794 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 100,794 miles

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 100,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear old tyre 2007 dot code

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 24 Oct 2024 97,860 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 97,461 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,280 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 96,385 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 96,385 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2020 95,449 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 95,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,987 miles

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,744 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 90,193 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,298 miles

centre exhaust blowing

Fail 13 Jul 2016 88,298 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

centre exhaust blowing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,241 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 86,240 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,900 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 83,899 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 81,389 miles

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

slight interaction nearside rear lamp

Pass 16 Jul 2012 79,048 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,806 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,847 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing feeels slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 69,987 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2007 68,373 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 68,373 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 64,266 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 59,850 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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H465 FWM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 H465 FWM, 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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H465 FWM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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