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H585 XGW

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

8,608 mi
Last recorded8,608 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH585 XGW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 8,608 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 8,471 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 8,338 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 8,243 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 7,906 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 7,198 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 6,466 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 6,229 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 5,880 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 5,582 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 5,365 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,005 miles

vehicle undersealed throughout

Pass 6 May 2014 4,277 miles

all four coil spring rusty

front discs corroding on inside edges

front to rear chassis rails starting to corrode

rear subframe rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2009 4,262 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

laeking oil

Fail 4 Aug 2008 4,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 4,003 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 99,906 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 99,874 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 91,503 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 91,502 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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H585 XGW is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H585 XGW, 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 H585 XGW registered?

H585 XGW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H585 XGW safe to buy?

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