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H727 GPU

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,411 mi
Last recorded1,411 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH727 GPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 1,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 99,881 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 99,830 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2023 98,585 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 96,801 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 96,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 94,793 miles

Central park brake cable very close to fouling interior panel fixing screw

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose grommet missing

Offside Front bolt missing out of engine mounting

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

non standard springs fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2021 94,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central park brake cable very close to fouling interior panel fixing screw

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose grommet missing

Offside Front bolt missing out of engine mounting

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

non standard springs fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 92,609 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 89,577 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 85,232 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 83,913 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,489 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f floor pan corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 75,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 75,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,304 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 71,304 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,469 miles

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jan 2011 67,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jan 2010 62,460 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 62,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,223 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 58,475 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 58,475 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 55,035 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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H727 GPU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GPU, 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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H727 GPU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 August 1990.

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