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G12 TRC

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,407 mi
Last recorded75,407 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 TRC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 75,407 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 73,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 66,511 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 66,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,081 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 65,949 miles

under body

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,668 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,842 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 63,841 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 62,567 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,342 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 56,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,823 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,665 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 52,665 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,711 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 49,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

ADVISE EXH FRONT PIPE CORRODED

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES

ADVISE OIL LEAKS / INC OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO FRONT N/S B/DISC INNER FACE OUTER CERCUFERENCE

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO O/S OUTER SILL

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO REAR INNER SILLS

Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,640 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 39,336 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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G12 TRC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G12 TRC, 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 G12 TRC registered?

G12 TRC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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