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1990 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · H653 HHK

H653 HHK

1990 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 16/08/1990. Recorded mileage 88,674 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1990 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/07/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
88,674 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/07/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1990
Engine
1297cc

H653 HHK Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
  • 88,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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H653 HHK Mileage History

  1. 21/07/200635,663 mi
  2. 27/07/200736,416 mi+753 mi
  3. 29/07/200837,058 mi+642 mi
  4. 03/08/200940,306 mi+3,248 mi
  5. 04/08/201046,130 mi+5,824 mi
  6. 26/07/201150,500 mi+4,370 mi
  7. 17/07/201255,063 mi+4,563 mi
  8. 07/06/201364,615 mi+9,552 mi
  9. 31/05/201468,610 mi+3,995 mi
  10. 28/05/201572,692 mi+4,082 mi
  11. 21/05/201679,857 mi+7,165 mi
  12. 16/06/201782,689 mi+2,832 mi
  13. 15/06/201884,672 mi+1,983 mi
  14. 14/06/201986,147 mi+1,475 mi
  15. 14/06/201986,147 mi
  16. 14/12/202088,380 mi+2,233 mi
  17. 26/05/202288,547 mi+167 mi
  18. 13/07/202388,643 mi+96 mi
  19. 31/07/202588,646 mi+3 mi
  20. 30/07/202688,674 mi+28 mi

Average of roughly 2,647 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

H653 HHK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 12:24
MOT Analysis

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

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Ford Escort (H653 HHK) between July 2006 and July 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 July 2026 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 (17 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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: “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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