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G199 BOO

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,695 mi
Last recorded73,695 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG199 BOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 73,695 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 73,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front box (6.1.2 (a))

split end on drivers wiper blade

Pass 1 Sep 2022 73,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 72,866 miles

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

fuel tank and fuel pipe located middle body corroded,oil leak from engine,n/s driveshaft,

Pass 2 May 2020 72,448 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small oil leak from front main oil seal

Fail 2 May 2020 72,448 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

small oil leak from front main oil seal

Pass 7 May 2019 71,762 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 71,169 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 71,169 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,102 miles

Play in nearside front tie rod

Fail 24 Apr 2017 70,102 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose safety split pin missing (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose pinch bolt insecure (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose safety split pin missing (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside front outer CV boot cracked

Offside front outer CV boot cracked

Oil leak from nearside & inner driveshaft seals

Play in nearside front tie rod

Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,419 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage to fuel tank.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,604 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 67,977 miles

advise corrosion n/s/r outer sill

advise exhaust HC levels high

Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,962 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise corrosion n/s/r outer sill

advise exhaust HC levels high

advise front exhaust section cracked at joint weld

Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,305 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,046 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 60,754 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 60,754 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,483 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 57,483 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,840 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,631 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,339 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 53,339 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G199 BOO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G199 BOO, 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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G199 BOO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 February 1990.

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