1990 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · H972 ARR
1990 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 71,273 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H972 ARR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 71,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H972 ARR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Ford Escort (H972 ARR) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
H972 ARR Mileage History
- 11/04/202220,119 mi
- 03/05/202470,979 mi+50,860 mi
- 08/05/202470,982 mi+3 mi
- 29/05/202571,273 mi+291 mi
Average of roughly 16,328 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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