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H802 TGP

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

4,570 mi
Last recorded4,570 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH802 TGP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 4,570 miles

slight exhaust

Pass 1 Jun 2019 3,046 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 1,360 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 99,980 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,479 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 98,375 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 91,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,183 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2013 85,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front no plate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2012 81,851 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 79,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,938 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,634 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 69,321 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 69,321 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,849 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 67,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 66,265 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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H802 TGP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 H802 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.

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What year was H802 TGP registered?

H802 TGP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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