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H54 SNG

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,336 mi
Last recorded80,336 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH54 SNG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 80,336 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 78,845 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 76,027 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 69,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 64,918 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 59,974 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,080 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,308 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,772 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 40,968 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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H54 SNG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H54 SNG, 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 H54 SNG registered?

H54 SNG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 October 1990.

Is H54 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H54 SNG shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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