The road tax status for H685 PVF is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for H685 PVF?

The MOT for H685 PVF is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 March 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of H685 PVF?

The recorded mileage for H685 PVF is 100,000 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is H685 PVF ULEZ compliant?

No, H685 PVF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1990 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · H685 PVF

H685 PVF

1990 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 100,000 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1990 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 15/03/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 100,000 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 100,000 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1990
Engine: 1392cc

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H685 PVF Key Findings

16 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2024
100,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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H685 PVF Mileage History

26/03/200784,159 mi
26/04/201190,009 mi+5,850 mi
16/04/201240,301 mi-49,708 mi
05/04/201315,776 mi-24,525 mi
01/06/201315,820 mi+44 mi
16/06/201446,689 mi+30,869 mi
16/06/201446,689 mi
10/07/201557,271 mi+10,582 mi
09/07/201663,724 mi+6,453 mi
06/07/201758,424 mi-5,300 mi
12/12/201899,773 mi+41,349 mi
03/05/201999,793 mi+20 mi
17/07/20202,757 mi-97,036 mi
14/03/20225,277 mi+2,520 mi
16/03/20235,941 mi+664 mi
11/03/2024100,000 mi+94,059 mi

Average of roughly 934 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

H685 PVF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 14:57

MOT Analysis

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16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Ford Escort (H685 PVF) between March 2007 and March 2024.

The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 11 March 2024 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 (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)”; “Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mo”.

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