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H481 FCM

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,096 mi
Last recorded98,096 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH481 FCM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 98,096 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 97,922 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 97,458 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 96,547 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 96,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 94,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 92,618 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 89,900 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,341 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 86,622 miles

shocks worn

slight corrosion on floor

Pass 7 Mar 2015 84,330 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2014 59,789 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,059 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

floor and sills corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 73,051 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

floor and sills corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,691 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s/r brake drum slightly out of shape

surface corrosion to rear arches and n/s/f wing

surface corrosion to sills and under floor sills

Fail 31 Aug 2010 69,691 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s/r brake drum slightly out of shape

surface corrosion to rear arches and n/s/f wing

surface corrosion to sills and under floor sills

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,596 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

surface corrosion to vehicle underside front crossmember outer and iner sills

Fail 1 Sep 2009 65,539 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

surface corrosion to vehicle underside front crossmember outer and iner sills

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,171 miles

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

surface corrosion to bulkhead panel

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 26 Aug 2008 62,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

surface corrosion to bulkhead panel

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,599 miles

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2007 61,599 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

front brake pads worn

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2006 61,252 miles

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front discs & pads worn

shock absorbers soft

Fail 11 Sep 2006 61,252 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front discs & pads worn

shockers soft

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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H481 FCM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc 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 H481 FCM, 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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H481 FCM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 September 1990.

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