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G202 EOO

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,625 mi
Last recorded27,625 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG202 EOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 27,625 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 27,620 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 27,615 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 27,562 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 27,503 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 27,494 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 27,431 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 27,152 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 26,866 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,646 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 26,491 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,884 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 24,564 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 24,227 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,215 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 24,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 24,188 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,795 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 22,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2006 16,349 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 16,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G202 EOO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 G202 EOO, 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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G202 EOO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 1990.

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