1990 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · C16 SDH
1990 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/11/1990. Recorded mileage 647 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1597cc
C16 SDH Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2022
- 647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C16 SDH Mileage History
- 28/01/200696,597 mi
- 06/02/20072,982 mi-93,615 mi
- 06/02/20072,982 mi
- 23/01/20088,795 mi+5,813 mi
- 23/01/20088,795 mi
- 29/01/200912,924 mi+4,129 mi
- 29/01/200912,924 mi
- 01/02/201016,042 mi+3,118 mi
- 02/02/201016,042 mi
- 25/01/201119,591 mi+3,549 mi
- 31/01/201119,681 mi+90 mi
- 03/02/201222,089 mi+2,408 mi
- 25/01/201324,017 mi+1,928 mi
- 28/01/201324,026 mi+9 mi
- 22/01/201425,444 mi+1,418 mi
- 28/01/201425,487 mi+43 mi
- 20/02/201526,208 mi+721 mi
- 28/02/201526,208 mi
- 10/09/201626,239 mi+31 mi
- 10/09/201626,239 mi
- 11/09/201729,398 mi+3,159 mi
- 13/09/201729,400 mi+2 mi
- 19/06/2020639 mi-28,761 mi
- 20/06/2020640 mi+1 mi
- 05/05/2022647 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly -5,899 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C16 SDH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Ford Escort (C16 SDH) between January 2006 and May 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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