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G187 PNX

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,789 mi
Last recorded66,789 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG187 PNX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 66,789 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 63,548 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,243 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded brake servo (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front seat rear outer mount point poor condition

Fail 11 Jul 2024 64,237 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded brake servo (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front seat rear outer mount point poor condition

sill lips surface corrosion poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2019 63,272 miles

Coolant leak slight coolant leak from corner of radiator

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 63,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Coolant leak slight coolant leak from corner of radiator

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,246 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 61,246 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,459 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 58,714 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,842 miles

Engine cooling fan missing

Fail 29 Jun 2015 57,842 miles

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Engine cooling fan missing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,063 miles

Engine cooling fan assembly missing

Offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,507 miles

Engine cooling fan and couling assembly missing

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear outer sill started to corrode

Fail 5 Jul 2013 56,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine cooling fan and couling assembly missing

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear outer sill started to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,556 miles

Corrosion around offside seat mounting, requires cleaning and possible plating.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,335 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,296 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,405 miles

O/side rear wheel bearing getting noisy.

Fail 17 Jan 2008 50,535 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,535 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,014 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 48,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 46,312 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 46,312 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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G187 PNX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G187 PNX, 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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G187 PNX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 January 1990.

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