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G189 GJT

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,032 mi
Last recorded77,032 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG189 GJT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 77,032 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 75,872 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 75,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 75,025 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 75,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,889 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 74,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,437 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 73,032 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 71,911 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 71,261 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 70,519 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,887 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 69,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,316 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 65,565 miles

front panel slightly rusty.

n/s/f outer bush slightly perrished.

n/s/f track control arm inner bush cover split.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 64,407 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 64,084 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 62,790 miles

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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G189 GJT is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G189 GJT, 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 G189 GJT registered?

G189 GJT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G189 GJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G189 GJT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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