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H72 XEG

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

63,696 mi
Last recorded63,696 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH72 XEG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 63,696 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 63,151 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes perishing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint rubber small split

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 61,193 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,134 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 61,029 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 60,785 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 60,773 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 60,772 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,478 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 60,468 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings off side front chassis has corrosion where it meets front panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 60,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,876 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 59,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 59,777 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 59,777 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,697 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 59,697 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 59,230 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 59,230 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,678 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 58,678 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,227 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,990 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 52,990 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,833 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 45,833 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 43,208 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 41,800 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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H72 XEG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 H72 XEG, 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 H72 XEG registered?

H72 XEG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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