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H5 ETF

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,926 mi
Last recorded71,926 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 ETF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 71,926 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 71,925 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,705 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 71,705 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure Mounting rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,973 miles

Front flexible brake hose ferules corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 70,973 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front flexible brake hose ferules corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,613 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 70,399 miles

some signs of cracking rubber to suspension bushes

some slight corrosion to fuel pipes

some slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 May 2013 69,887 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

car has been hevely undersealed under body

front and rear supension perished

o.s.f headlight bulb dim

Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,770 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 6,055 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 6,055 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 80,770 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2007

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 77,287 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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H5 ETF is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H5 ETF, 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 H5 ETF registered?

H5 ETF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H5 ETF safe to buy?

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