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H727 WMX

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,646 mi
Last recorded94,646 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH727 WMX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 94,646 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 94,536 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 93,699 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,553 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 93,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 92,273 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,184 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 89,555 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 85,058 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 81,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 81,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 WMX is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WMX, 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 H727 WMX registered?

H727 WMX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H727 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H727 WMX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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