1991 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · H803 MPU
1991 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/03/1991. Recorded mileage 80,364 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1597cc
H803 MPU Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2023
- 80,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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H803 MPU Mileage History
- 01/07/200880,129 mi
- 15/09/200975,752 mi-4,377 mi
- 22/09/200975,784 mi+32 mi
- 16/09/201078,076 mi+2,292 mi
- 16/09/201078,076 mi
- 04/06/201380,150 mi+2,074 mi
- 05/06/201380,156 mi+6 mi
- 20/07/202380,364 mi+208 mi
Average of roughly 16 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
H803 MPU 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 1991 Ford Escort (H803 MPU) between July 2008 and July 2023.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2023 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 (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)”.
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