1990 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · H142 EBW
1990 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 1990. Recorded mileage 139 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H142 EBW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H142 EBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Ford Escort (H142 EBW) between February 2025 and June 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
H142 EBW Mileage History
- 17/02/202578 mi
- 06/06/2025139 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 204 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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