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H380 LVW

1990 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,656 mi
Last recorded58,656 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH380 LVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 58,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 58,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 58,413 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bushes perishing, marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 58,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,995 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 57,987 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,825 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 57,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,743 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 57,268 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 56,357 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 55,465 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 54,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,003 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 50,772 miles

Handbrake lever near limit

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 50,771 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake lever near limit

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 44,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 44,868 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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H380 LVW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H380 LVW, 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 H380 LVW registered?

H380 LVW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 December 1990.

Is H380 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H380 LVW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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