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H489 UGF

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

64,881 mi
Last recorded64,881 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 UGF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 64,881 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 64,624 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 64,293 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 64,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 63,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 62,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,173 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 61,926 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,677 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 61,666 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,159 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 60,875 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,694 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 60,324 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,261 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 59,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,570 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 58,558 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 58,104 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 57,265 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,467 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 55,319 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 54,881 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 53,001 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 47,417 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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H489 UGF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 H489 UGF, 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 H489 UGF registered?

H489 UGF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 September 1990.

Is H489 UGF safe to buy?

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