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H475 BML

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,716 mi
Last recorded74,716 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH475 BML
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2025 74,716 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front and offside front anti-roll bar bushes cracking/perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear exhaust rubber mountings. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 74,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 74,017 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 73,824 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 73,227 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 72,830 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 72,329 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 71,976 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 71,461 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 71,069 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 70,494 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 70,005 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 69,460 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 68,208 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 66,525 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 64,566 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 61,541 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 59,466 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 58,275 miles

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

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

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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H475 BML is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H475 BML, 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 H475 BML registered?

H475 BML is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 November 1990.

Is H475 BML safe to buy?

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