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H485 OWN

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,056 mi
Last recorded81,056 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH485 OWN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 81,056 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all under body underseald

Pass 20 Sep 2024 79,444 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 79,442 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 78,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 74,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 68,658 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,068 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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H485 OWN is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H485 OWN, 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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What year was H485 OWN registered?

H485 OWN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 September 1990.

Is H485 OWN safe to buy?

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