1990 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · H597 CPV
1990 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 41,509 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2010.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H597 CPV Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2009
- 41,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H597 CPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Ford Escort (H597 CPV) between October 2005 and September 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the ”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
H597 CPV Mileage History
- 26/10/20051,701 mi
- 16/10/200615,530 mi+13,829 mi
- 16/10/200615,530 mi
- 05/10/200726,689 mi+11,159 mi
- 25/09/200834,752 mi+8,063 mi
- 25/09/200834,752 mi
- 29/09/200941,509 mi+6,757 mi
- 29/09/200941,509 mi
Average of roughly 10,140 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Escort Mk5 / Mk6
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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- Battery Tray Corrosion and Main Fusebox Water IngressSerious
The battery mounting tray in the engine compartment sits directly above the passenger-side bulkhead above the interior Central Electronic Module (main fusebox). Acid spills from aging lead-acid batteries and blocked scuttle drain grommets cause the thin sheet metal of the battery tray and surrounding seam sealer to corrode and perforate. Rainwater washes through the rust hole directly onto the internal multi-layer printed circuit board of the fusebox, causing copper track corrosion, dry solder joints, and chaotic electrical malfunctions across multiple circuits.
- Rear Wheel Arch and Fuel Filler Neck Structural RustSerious
The rear inner and outer quarter panels on Mk5 and Mk6 Escorts feature an unsealed cavity surrounding the fuel filler pipe neck. Road spray, mud, and road salt thrown up by the rear offside tyre accumulate in the ledge behind the fuel flap rubber seal. Lacking modern plastic wheel arch liners and robust factory galvanising, the steel panels corrode rapidly from the inside out, bubbling through the exterior paintwork around the fuel cap and spreading into the rear arch lips, inner wheel tub, and rear chassis legs.
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