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H488 ERJ

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,315 mi
Last recorded51,315 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH488 ERJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 51,315 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 50,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 50,392 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 48,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 48,867 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 48,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 47,522 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 47,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 45,641 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Osf nsf top mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 43,893 miles

Interior Mirror Missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker Gasket Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 43,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Interior Mirror Missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker Gasket Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 43,213 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion offside/nearside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 42,665 miles

n/s rear wheel bearings noisey

Fail 11 May 2011 42,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,813 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

o/S wiper blade securing clip showing wear

some corrosion around n/s/r outer sill/dog leg/inner sill under car area

some corrosion around o/s/r outer sill/dog leg/inner sill under car area

Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,298 miles

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

wax oil under body

Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,033 miles

nearside and offside rear under sills corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear lower wheel arch corroded

rear wiper blade split

wax oil under body

Fail 18 Oct 2006 34,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside rear under sills corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear lower wheel arch corroded

rear wiper blade split

wax oil under body

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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H488 ERJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H488 ERJ, 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 H488 ERJ registered?

H488 ERJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 November 1990.

Is H488 ERJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H488 ERJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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