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H304 DJF

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,250 mi
Last recorded5,250 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH304 DJF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 5,250 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 2,974 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 1,189 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 99,514 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 97,426 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 94,384 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front lower arm rear bush slight perishing

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2019 93,181 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 92,931 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,814 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 92,814 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,710 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 92,356 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 92,220 miles

Front discs corroded and narrow banding

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 92,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front discs corroded and narrow banding

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,661 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 90,615 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 90,615 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear inner arches starting to corrode by shockabsorber mounting

near side head lamp damp

Pass 18 Sep 2009 88,504 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 84,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2007 83,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 82,054 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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H304 DJF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H304 DJF, 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 H304 DJF registered?

H304 DJF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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