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H441 FDF

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,737 mi
Last recorded50,737 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH441 FDF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 50,737 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 50,631 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 50,416 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 49,313 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 48,805 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 48,518 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,647 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,737 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,592 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,503 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,393 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 41,815 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,304 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,932 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,267 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 38,321 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 36,007 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,346 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 77,170 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Mar 2007 77,170 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Feb 2006 31,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 31,327 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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H441 FDF 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 90.9%.

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 H441 FDF, 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 H441 FDF registered?

H441 FDF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H441 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H441 FDF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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