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H515 HPU

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

12,695 mi
Last recorded12,695 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH515 HPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 12,695 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 12,251 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 12,247 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 12,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 11,918 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 11,626 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 11,626 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2019 11,420 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 10,929 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 10,115 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 12 May 2016 9,013 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 9,013 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 5,510 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 5,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 44 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 99,922 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 99,922 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 99,858 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 99,772 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 99,324 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 98,629 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 94,469 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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H515 HPU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H515 HPU, 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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H515 HPU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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