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H727 BTN

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,038 mi
Last recorded80,038 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH727 BTN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 80,038 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 79,731 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 79,410 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,877 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 78,112 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 77,087 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 77,010 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,011 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 77,007 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 75,510 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2006 68,554 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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H727 BTN is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H727 BTN, 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

How do I check the history of H727 BTN?

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What year was H727 BTN registered?

H727 BTN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H727 BTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H727 BTN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H727 BTN have outstanding finance?

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