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H790 SWY

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,597 mi
Last recorded98,597 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH790 SWY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 98,597 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 98,572 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 98,474 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 98,279 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 97,893 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 97,127 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 96,384 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,376 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 95,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,400 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 93,925 miles

both rear tyres low.

hole on o/s/r lower panel.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 89,290 miles

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

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

rust hole o/s/r lower side panel

Pass 10 Aug 2006 89,085 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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H790 SWY is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 H790 SWY, 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 H790 SWY registered?

H790 SWY is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is H790 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H790 SWY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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