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D4 DUK

1990 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,200 mi
Last recorded93,200 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 DUK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2025 93,200 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2024 93,059 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 92,964 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 92,868 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 90,497 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 90,319 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,010 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 64,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,781 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,521 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S rear tyre cracked in the tread

O/S secondary tail light not working

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 62,886 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 62,866 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,945 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,255 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,089 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 56,821 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,084 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 55,158 miles

Both sides of steering rack, inner joints have some play.

Interior mirror loose.

Underside of vehicle has some rust.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 54,924 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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D4 DUK 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 D4 DUK, 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 D4 DUK registered?

D4 DUK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 May 1990.

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