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H502 AGA

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,058 mi
Last recorded89,058 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH502 AGA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 89,058 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,055 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 89,051 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 89,051 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 89,051 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 89,051 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 85,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 85,196 miles

shock absorbers adjusted to soft

Fail 14 Nov 2006 85,196 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 85,168 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear chassis rails rusty/weak

slight play in o/s of steering

unable to check outer sills properly, plastic oversills fitted

underside rusty/weak in places

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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H502 AGA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H502 AGA, 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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H502 AGA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 December 1990.

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