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H553 PAB

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,668 mi
Last recorded43,668 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH553 PAB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 43,668 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 43,452 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 43,288 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 43,211 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,109 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,767 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 42,416 miles

Offside (drivers) windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Rear foot brake efforts - slightly lower at nearside

Fail 21 Apr 2007 42,322 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 42,322 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 41,967 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 41,967 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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H553 PAB is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H553 PAB, 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 H553 PAB registered?

H553 PAB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 September 1990.

Is H553 PAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H553 PAB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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