No, H470 HPU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for H470 HPU?

The first MOT test for H470 HPU is due by 31 July 1993.

What is the recorded mileage of H470 HPU?

The recorded mileage for H470 HPU is 81,835 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is H470 HPU ULEZ compliant?

No, H470 HPU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1990 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · H470 HPU

H470 HPU

1990 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 81,835 miles. MOT status: No details held by DVLA.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1990 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: No details held by DVLA
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/11/2006)
Recorded Mileage: 81,835 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

No details held by DVLA

No test records found

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/11/2006

Mileage: 81,835 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1990
Engine: 1597cc

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H470 HPU Key Findings

1 MOT test recorded
Latest MOT failed on 04/12/2006
81,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
17 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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H470 HPU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 13:11

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1990 Ford Escort (H470 HPU) between December 2006 and December 2006.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 December 2006 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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