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H451 GVW

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,322 mi
Last recorded108,322 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH451 GVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 108,322 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 108,199 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 108,166 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 107,594 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 106,384 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,861 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 4,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 4,567 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 4,567 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 4,468 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 4,369 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 4,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 3,585 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 3,585 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 3,401 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 3,048 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 2,713 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 2,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 2,164 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 1,800 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 1,188 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 677 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 GVW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GVW, 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

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What year was H451 GVW registered?

H451 GVW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H451 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H451 GVW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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