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H588 LPM

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,302 mi
Last recorded93,302 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH588 LPM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 93,302 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 93,295 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 93,253 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 93,027 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 92,032 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 90,867 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,806 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 89,018 miles

ALL FOUR SPRINGS CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

O/S AND N/S REAR BACKING SILLS SLIGHT CORROSION

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

SLIGHT LOSS OF DAMPING AFECT O/S AND N/S REAR

Pass 6 Apr 2009 88,585 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 87,559 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 87,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 86,015 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs corroded

nsf wheel rim damaged

nsr light cluster slight bad earth

rate of increase on rear brakes uneven

Fail 2 Aug 2006 86,012 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nsf wheel damaged

slight bad earth on nsr cluster

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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H588 LPM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H588 LPM, 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 H588 LPM registered?

H588 LPM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H588 LPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H588 LPM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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