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H72 BMD

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

92,142 mi
Last recorded92,142 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH72 BMD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 92,142 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 90,296 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 87,542 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 86,138 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 84,663 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 83,896 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 83,609 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 82,753 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 82,034 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 81,066 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 79,495 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 78,056 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 76,174 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 74,814 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 72,519 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2010 71,457 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 70,347 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 68,777 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 68,324 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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H72 BMD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 H72 BMD, 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

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What year was H72 BMD registered?

H72 BMD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 November 1990.

Is H72 BMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H72 BMD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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