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H451 ELP

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,350 mi
Last recorded20,350 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH451 ELP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 20,350 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 20,323 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 20,318 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 19,687 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 19,567 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 19,356 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,731 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 18,045 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 18,042 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 16,439 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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H451 ELP is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H451 ELP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H451 ELP?

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What year was H451 ELP registered?

H451 ELP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H451 ELP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H451 ELP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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