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D12 DLT

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,581 mi
Last recorded58,581 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 DLT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 58,581 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 54,536 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 50,044 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 49,103 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 49,101 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 48,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,784 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,338 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 45,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,979 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,066 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,651 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,221 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,038 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,883 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,508 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,306 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,716 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 25,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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D12 DLT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D12 DLT, 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 D12 DLT registered?

D12 DLT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is D12 DLT safe to buy?

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