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H475 WBD

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,365 mi
Last recorded57,365 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH475 WBD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 57,365 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front&rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 52,307 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 57,307 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,266 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 57,266 miles

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,087 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre rear tank slightly damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2015 57,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre rear tank slightly damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2015 57,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,829 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,655 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 42,058 miles

Both sides front Brake Disc(s) worn

Centre Front Lower Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slightly noisy from silencer

Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,058 miles

Both sides front Brake Disc(s) worn

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slightly noisy from silencer

Pass 21 Aug 2010 32,114 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 23,112 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,593 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,352 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 15,076 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 14,308 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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H475 WBD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WBD, 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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H475 WBD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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