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G14 GRG

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,296 mi
Last recorded88,296 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 GRG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 88,296 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 88,290 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 88,286 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 88,260 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 87,117 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,571 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 84,509 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 82,724 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 80,228 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,804 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 77,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded caliper flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded caliper flexi (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 77,408 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

all four road springs corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

unable to fully examine underside of vehicle and brake pipes reference applied protective coating

Pass 20 May 2014 75,993 miles

Rear exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2013 74,313 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,515 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,355 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 71,355 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 69,269 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 69,269 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 66,998 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,998 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 64,913 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 64,913 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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G14 GRG is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1994 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 59,013 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 G14 GRG, 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 32 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G14 GRG registered?

G14 GRG is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is G14 GRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G14 GRG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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