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H754 EGV

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,787 mi
Last recorded75,787 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH754 EGV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 75,787 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 75,512 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 75,225 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 75,220 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch marked in white (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 74,976 miles

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

underbody heavily covered in underseal

Pass 21 Apr 2022 74,615 miles

both rubber fuel pipes from fuel tank to front to rear pipes perished cracked

reversing lights not working

underside of vehicle coved in underseal so unable to fully check for corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2021 74,553 miles

Both rubber fuel pipes from fuel tank to front to rear pipes perished and cracked

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal so unable to fully check for corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2021 74,548 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when indicator is used at the same time (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rubber fuel pipes from fuel tank to front to rear pipes perished and cracked

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal so unable to fully check for corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,909 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 72,994 miles

brake pipes and underbody treated with preservative

Fail 8 Jun 2018 72,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All brake pipes have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside brake light slightly affected by indicator light

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under body of vehicle has been covered in underseal

Pass 31 May 2017 72,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has moisture inside.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE: On limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp reflector is very dull and has moisture inside.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE: On limit. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 72,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has moisture inside.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE: On limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp reflector is very dull and has moisture inside.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE: On limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,252 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside inner sill slight corrosion

offside inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,931 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 69,724 miles

Corrosion on offside and nearside rear inner sill/getting tender.

Fail 10 May 2012 89,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Corrosion on offside and nearside rear inner sill/getting tender.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 69,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,316 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 62,316 miles

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

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

slight corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,668 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,277 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 60,025 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 59,646 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2005 58,274 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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H754 EGV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H754 EGV, 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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H754 EGV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 November 1990.

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