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H789 DKL

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,874 mi
Last recorded57,874 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH789 DKL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 57,874 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,761 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 57,638 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 57,343 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 57,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,989 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 56,979 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 56,934 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 56,903 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,890 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Aug 2016 56,890 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2015 56,626 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 56,123 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,995 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 50,531 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 50,531 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,388 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,369 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,246 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 47,246 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 46,163 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,163 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,209 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 45,209 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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H789 DKL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H789 DKL, 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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H789 DKL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 November 1990.

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