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H737 EFP

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

77,105 mi
Last recorded77,105 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH737 EFP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 77,105 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 76,129 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 75,526 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 74,903 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,913 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2019 71,733 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,655 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 69,485 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,167 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,714 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 65,668 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 64,468 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 63,189 miles

Fog light switch slight defect

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,189 miles

Fog light switch slight defect

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 62,035 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,545 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,951 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 57,441 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 55,988 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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H737 EFP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 H737 EFP, 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 H737 EFP registered?

H737 EFP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 November 1990.

Is H737 EFP safe to buy?

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