1990 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · H485 OWN
1990 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 1990. Recorded mileage 81,056 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H485 OWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2025
- 81,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H485 OWN Mileage History
- 16/08/202274,991 mi
- 04/09/202378,198 mi+3,207 mi
- 20/09/202479,442 mi+1,244 mi
- 20/09/202479,444 mi+2 mi
- 13/12/202581,056 mi+1,612 mi
Average of roughly 1,824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H485 OWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Ford Escort (H485 OWN) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 December 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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