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H783 CUT

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,550 mi
Last recorded58,550 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH783 CUT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 58,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body coated in sealant

Pass 9 Sep 2022 58,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body coated in sealant

Pass 9 Jun 2021 57,167 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills Surface rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Tailgate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 57,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track Rod End (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seat Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills Surface rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Grommet not in fixing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Tailgate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,718 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 56,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jun 2019 56,374 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis where antiroll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front panel above cross member corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat mounting in floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering noisy.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,603 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion panel around attachment of front bumper. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 55,597 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door post as marked (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion panel around attachment of front bumper. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,225 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch in door shut (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 55,215 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch in door shut (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,882 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 54,882 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,527 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front panel corroded above front crossmember

Fail 4 Jun 2014 54,523 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front panel corroded above front crossmember

Fail 3 Jun 2013 54,010 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,379 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,643 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 52,643 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,906 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 51,906 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

vehicle structure has signs of body corrossion

Fail 8 Jun 2009 51,382 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

vehicle structure has signs of body corrossion

Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,857 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 50,857 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 50,294 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 50,294 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 49,401 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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H783 CUT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H783 CUT, 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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H783 CUT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 August 1990.

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