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H802 UBD

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,005 mi
Last recorded63,005 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 63,005 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

front & rear suspension corroding & bushes deterioating

fuel tank damaged

mark through windscreen

nsf cv gaiter clip broken

oil leak

osf / osr tyre cracking

osr inner door/wheel arch & nsf floor corroded

slight flickering on osr light

slight play through steering & osr wheel bearing

slight runout on front brakes [rbt]

Pass 9 Aug 2024 62,376 miles

corrosion on front & rear suspension/underside

front & rear suspension bushes deterioating

fuel tank damaged

inner wheel arches & front floor corroded

intermittern fault on rear lights

judder on rear brakes [rbt]

mark through windscreen

marks on front brake discs

oil leak

osf/osr tyres cracking

play through steering

Fail 26 Jul 2024 62,337 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on front & rear suspension/underside

front & rear suspension bushes deterioating

fuel tank damaged

inner wheel arches & front floor corroded

intermittern fault on rear lights

judder on rear brakes [rbt]

mark through windscreen

marks on front brake discs

oil leak

osf/osr tyres cracking

play through steering

Pass 14 Aug 2023 61,712 miles

corrosion on nsr/osr inner wheel arches

fuel tank damaged

intermittern fault on rear lights

mark through windscreen

oil leak

play through steering coloum

runout on front brakes

slight play in rear wheel bearings

underside & rear suspension corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2022 60,948 miles

intermittern fault on nsr lights

judder on front brakes [rbt]

mark through windscreen

oil leak

slight corrosion on nsf floor

slight play on nsr/osr wheel bearings

slight play through steering coloum

Pass 2 Aug 2021 60,075 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2021 60,037 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,324 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2020 59,319 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2019 58,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2018 57,414 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 57,389 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (seat) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 56,040 miles

Nearside Rear Cut in side wall

Offside Front Worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Jul 2017 56,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cut in side wall

Offside Front Worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,965 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 54,965 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Holed (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,400 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 53,400 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,578 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 51,578 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 50,452 miles

Noise from alternater/ water pump area. Smell of battery acid by battery

Oil leak

front brake s all dust covers and bleed nipple covers missing

screw missing n/s/f under wing shield

Pass 6 Jul 2012 44,560 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,423 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,057 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,575 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 43,575 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,818 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 42,818 miles

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

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 UBD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 H802 UBD, 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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H802 UBD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 August 1990.

Is H802 UBD safe to buy?

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