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H741 ELX

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,215 mi
Last recorded96,215 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH741 ELX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 96,215 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 96,018 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal to rear underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2015 95,880 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 90,904 miles

front reg plate corroded

n/s/f spot lamp lense missing

n/s/f tyre cracked/perished

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished/bald on outside

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

o/s/r,n/s/r play at wheel bearings

rear reg plate cracked

Fail 5 May 2008 90,904 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front reg plate corroded

n/s/f spot lamp lense missing

n/s/f tyre cracked/perished

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished/bald on outside

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

o/s/r,n/s/r play at wheel bearings

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 4 May 2007 87,410 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing low on inside edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outside edge

slight condensation in n/s/f headlight

Fail 3 May 2007 87,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outside edge

slight condensation in n/s/f headlight

Pass 3 Apr 2006 83,715 miles

slight condensation in n/s/f headlight

Fail 3 Apr 2006 83,715 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight condensation in n/s/f headlight

Pass 18 Apr 2005 77,389 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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H741 ELX is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H741 ELX, 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 H741 ELX registered?

H741 ELX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 October 1990.

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