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H714 BUT

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,210 mi
Last recorded51,210 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH714 BUT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 51,210 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 50,813 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 50,188 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 49,594 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 49,139 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 48,463 miles

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

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

front brake disc condition

Pass 1 Aug 2019 48,214 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 46,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,838 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 43,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 40,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 39,147 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,303 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,287 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 31,392 miles

chip in screen

corrosion on rear underside

floors to sills borderline

n/s/r tyre only just legal o0n inner edge and nail in tread

underside corrosion

Fail 7 May 2009 31,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside corrosion

chip in screen

corrosion on rear underside

floors to sills borderline

n/s/r tyre only just legal o0n inner edge and nail in tread

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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H714 BUT is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 H714 BUT, 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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What year was H714 BUT registered?

H714 BUT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H714 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H714 BUT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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