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H722 URB

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

49,343 mi
Last recorded49,343 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH722 URB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 49,343 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 49,098 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 48,192 miles

slight corrosion of floor

Fail 17 Sep 2016 48,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion of floor

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,729 miles

nearside front of chassis covered

offside front/nearside front floor corroded

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

sills covered

underside of vehicle heavily wax-oiled

Fail 7 Sep 2015 42,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front of chassis covered

offside front/nearside front floor corroded

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

sills covered

underside of vehicle heavily wax-oiled

Pass 13 Sep 2014 41,090 miles

All Coil Springs Corroded

Corrosion Nsr

Nsf Steering Gaiter Twisted

Fail 13 Sep 2014 41,090 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

All Coil Springs Corroded

Corrosion Nsr

Nsf Steering Gaiter Twisted

Pass 22 Sep 2013 38,831 miles

MAJOR OIL LEAK TOP AND BOTTOM OFF ENGINE

UNDERBODY HEAVILY CORRODED

front springs corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2013 38,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

UNDERBODY HEAVILY CORRODED

front springs corroded

rear springs corroded

MAJOR OIL LEAK TOP AND BOTTOM OFF ENGINE

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,487 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 36,487 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,008 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 35,008 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,992 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 31,980 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2005 28,096 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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H722 URB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H722 URB, 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 H722 URB registered?

H722 URB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H722 URB safe to buy?

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