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G102 PYB

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,020 mi
Last recorded24,020 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG102 PYB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 24,020 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT FROM LACK OF USE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS HOSE TO CYLINDERS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 23,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 23,968 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 23,968 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,155 miles

corrosion setting in to nearside outer sill inner closing panle & outer sills

cracking to offside front tyre

deep cracking to outer c.v gaiters

battery insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2010 20,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion setting in to nearside outer sill inner closing panle & outer sills

cracking to offside front tyre

deep cracking to outer c.v gaiters

battery insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2009 122,662 miles

corrosion setting in to nearside sill rear closing section (suspension mounting prescribed area)

corrosion setting in to offside & nearside outer sills (suspension/seat belt mounting prescribed areas)

deep cracking to outer c.v. giaters

engine/gearbox oil leak

nail in nearside front tyre

battery insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2009 12,662 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion setting in to nearside sill rear closing section (suspension mounting prescribed area)

corrosion setting in to offside & nearside outer sills (suspension/seat belt mounting prescribed areas)

deep cracking to outer c.v. giaters

engine/gearbox oil leak

nail in nearside front tyre

battery insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,046 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 18,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 11,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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G102 PYB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G102 PYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G102 PYB registered?

G102 PYB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 May 1990.

Is G102 PYB safe to buy?

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