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D9 VXY

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,680 mi
Last recorded81,680 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 VXY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 81,680 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 76,628 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 76,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 75,312 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inners (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 73,160 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 72,168 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 71,837 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 71,629 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 71,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 70,849 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,460 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 68,922 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 65,897 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 61,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 61,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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D9 VXY is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 D9 VXY, 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 D9 VXY registered?

D9 VXY is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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