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A9 DFT

1990 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,874 mi
Last recorded66,874 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DFT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 66,874 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 66,052 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 63,887 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 62,417 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,937 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,078 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 56,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,138 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 53,198 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2014 53,198 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wipers smear screen

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 47,345 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)

Fail 3 May 2011 47,278 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,837 miles

n/s/f inner tyre wall condition

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,926 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,345 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,740 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 31,245 miles

oil leak

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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A9 DFT is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A9 DFT, 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

How do I check the history of A9 DFT?

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What year was A9 DFT registered?

A9 DFT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is A9 DFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 DFT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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