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H503 UGH

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

3,470 mi
Last recorded3,470 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH503 UGH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 3,470 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 3,497 miles

UNDERSIDE COATED

Pass 3 May 2024 3,263 miles

Underside coated with rustproofing

Pass 5 May 2023 2,691 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 2,859 miles

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 10 May 2022 2,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 18 May 2021 2,645 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 28 May 2020 2,472 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2019 2,253 miles

Underside heavily coated

Pass 15 May 2018 2,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underside coated with rustproofing

Pass 29 May 2017 2,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Underside coated with rustproofing

Pass 21 May 2016 1,373 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 13 May 2015 490 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 17 May 2014 99,368 miles

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 24 May 2013 98,621 miles

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 25 May 2012 95,489 miles

sills covered unable to fully inspect

slight blow from front exhaust

underbody brake pipes heavily undersealed

vehicle running poor during test

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 23 May 2012 95,454 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

sills covered unable to fully inspect

slight blow from front exhaust

underbody brake pipes heavily undersealed

vehicle running poor during test

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2011 94,989 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 90,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,648 miles

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

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

hc high at idle

Pass 12 Sep 2006 71,444 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 71,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H503 UGH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H503 UGH, 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 H503 UGH registered?

H503 UGH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H503 UGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H503 UGH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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