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H553 LPL

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

29,533 mi
Last recorded29,533 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH553 LPL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 29,533 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 29,403 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 28,732 miles

Rear inner sills surface corrosion on

Offside Front head light reflector corroding

corrosion on survo under master cylinder

might have 2 bulbs out in rear lights if 4 fitted in top red sections

slight interaction on rear lights

Fail 21 May 2024 28,732 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear inner sills surface corrosion on

corrosion on survo under master cylinder

might have 2 bulbs out in rear lights if 4 fitted in top red sections

slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 18 Dec 2019 26,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 26,369 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 24,673 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 24,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 22,622 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 20,152 miles

slight leak front exhaust

Pass 7 Oct 2014 15,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 15,800 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 12,244 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 12,216 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 5,669 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 700 miles

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

outer sills covered, inspection not possible

Pass 2 Sep 2010 96,634 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 92,004 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 86,956 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 82,244 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 77,677 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 70,834 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 69,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front reg plate cracked

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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H553 LPL is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H553 LPL, 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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H553 LPL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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