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H725 CVS

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,248 mi
Last recorded59,248 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH725 CVS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 59,248 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 58,935 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security patching to structur and extensive under sealing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 58,918 miles

Offside Front Power steering component fouling inner arch (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced patching to structur and extensive underseald (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 58,634 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 58,634 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,091 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 57,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

alternator charge warning lamp illuminating

fuel pipes corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2015 57,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

alternator warning lamp illuminating

sill trims/body kit fitted to outer sills

Fail 3 May 2012 57,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 57,622 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 55,483 miles

Metal fuel pipes slightly corroded where run along floor of car

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Outer Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 51,973 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 47,947 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 47,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 24 May 2006 46,984 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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H725 CVS is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H725 CVS, 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 H725 CVS registered?

H725 CVS is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H725 CVS safe to buy?

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