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H789 TGP

1990 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,144 mi
Last recorded20,144 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH789 TGP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 20,144 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 19,405 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 19,402 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 18,924 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 18,552 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 17,174 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 15,446 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 14,290 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 14,287 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 11,266 miles

Nearside nearside washer jet missing

Fail 23 Apr 2016 11,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside nearside washer jet missing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 8,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2014 8,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 8,870 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 8,057 miles

advise bonnet lever

advise both inner sill under car and floor rusting and both front metal brake pipe rusting slightly

advise burning oil

advise engine oil leaks and coolant leaks advise cam belt history should be check

advise offside front spot light lens broken

advise offside rear light taped and boot button missing

advise offside rear wheel bearing slight noise will need attention soon

advise slight blow down pipe

advise washer jets

Fail 12 Jun 2009 7,932 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 4,941 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2007 467 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 95,586 miles

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

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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H789 TGP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H789 TGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H789 TGP registered?

H789 TGP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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