1990 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · H681 JFX
1990 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 1990. Recorded mileage 13,748 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H681 JFX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2024
- 13,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H681 JFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Ford Escort (H681 JFX) between May 2006 and June 2024.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
H681 JFX Mileage History
- 19/05/200691,098 mi
- 22/05/200691,168 mi+70 mi
- 16/07/200892,153 mi+985 mi
- 29/07/200892,159 mi+6 mi
- 30/11/200995,207 mi+3,048 mi
- 01/12/200995,208 mi+1 mi
- 16/11/20103,705 mi-91,503 mi
- 29/11/20104,178 mi+473 mi
- 04/06/20128,715 mi+4,537 mi
- 11/06/20128,922 mi+207 mi
- 04/12/201311,416 mi+2,494 mi
- 10/10/201513,748 mi+2,332 mi
- 12/04/202213,748 mi
- 11/05/202213,748 mi
- 01/06/202413,748 mi
- 10/06/202413,748 mi
Average of roughly -4,283 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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