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H547 AMC

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,710 mi
Last recorded80,710 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH547 AMC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 80,710 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 80,365 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 79,867 miles

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 79,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 77,912 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 76,278 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,262 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,041 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 75,368 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 74,488 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 73,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil filter leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil filter leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2008 72,017 miles

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

hand brake guide adrift of floor

Fail 29 Oct 2008 72,017 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake guide adrift of floor

Pass 30 Oct 2007 70,571 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 70,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 68,215 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 65,592 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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H547 AMC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H547 AMC, 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 H547 AMC registered?

H547 AMC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 November 1990.

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