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D14 TOP

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,541 mi
Last recorded41,541 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 TOP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 41,541 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 41,045 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 40,519 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 39,366 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 37,536 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 36,687 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 30,891 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 30,134 miles

185/60r14

foot and parking brake efficiency close to limit

Pass 5 Jul 2017 29,668 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,324 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,125 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 27,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 24,557 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front chassis member slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,119 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,497 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 21,497 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,646 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 19,937 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,338 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 19,336 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,028 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 18,798 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 18,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 17,919 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 17,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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D14 TOP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D14 TOP, 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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D14 TOP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 August 1990.

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