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H669 FLP

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,862 mi
Last recorded79,862 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH669 FLP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 79,862 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 78,884 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 78,472 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 77,409 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 74,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 73,880 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,812 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 73,742 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,706 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 73,706 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported come out of clips front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,443 miles

CO emissions close to limit

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 73,092 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 71,611 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 71,105 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,424 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 70,424 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,450 miles

Coolant leak

Front valance damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside door mirror damaged but not seriously affecting the rear view

Offside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear screen not fitted

Roof damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2009 67,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front valance damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside door mirror damaged but not seriously affecting the rear view

Offside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear screen not fitted

Roof damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,479 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 50,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,840 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 39,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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H669 FLP 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 H669 FLP, 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 H669 FLP registered?

H669 FLP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 September 1990.

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