CarVerify

Free Car Check

G176 AJU

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

97,137 mi
Last recorded97,137 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG176 AJU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 97,137 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 96,922 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 96,810 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 96,582 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 96,218 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 95,988 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 95,800 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 95,637 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 95,332 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 95,213 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,950 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,485 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,276 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 91,276 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 May 2013 89,497 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 88,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 86,890 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 86,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 May 2010 86,327 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 86,186 miles

Front wipers don't park.

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

Pass 9 May 2008 82,452 miles

Front wipers don't park automatically.

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

Pass 24 May 2007 82,350 miles

Front wipers do not park.

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

Pass 19 May 2006 81,393 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G176 AJU is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G176 AJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G176 AJU?

You can check the full history of G176 AJU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G176 AJU registered?

G176 AJU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G176 AJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G176 AJU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G176 AJU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G176 AJU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.