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H381 PVF

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,177 mi
Last recorded2,177 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH381 PVF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 2,177 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 1,952 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 1,335 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 367 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 289 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 187 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,929 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 99,913 miles

Fuel pipe leaking on to fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger held with cable tie (7.1.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 99,901 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition NO SILECER BOXES FITTED (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 99,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 98,447 miles

Sill covers fitted making inspection of sills impossible.

Various areas of corrosion to underside that have been undersealed making inspection difficult.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 98,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Sill covers fitted making inspection of sills impossible.

Various areas of corrosion to underside that have been undersealed making inspection difficult.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 50,635 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 98,034 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,670 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 96,840 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 95,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2007 95,137 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 95,126 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 95,120 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 89,994 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 89,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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H381 PVF is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H381 PVF, 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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H381 PVF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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