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G206 OWV

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

14,065 mi
Last recorded14,065 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG206 OWV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 14,065 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 14,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 13,285 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 13,285 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 11,631 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 11,370 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 11,038 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 6,948 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 97,811 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 97,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,417 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,454 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 72,357 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel cap seal deteorating

rear silencer weak through corrosion

rear tyres outer walls deteorating

Pass 20 Oct 2012 69,111 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhuast box corroded

slight oil loss

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,322 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 64,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Mechanical fuel pump weaping engine oil.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,832 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,138 miles

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 18 Oct 2007 45,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 44,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 44,069 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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G206 OWV is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G206 OWV, 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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G206 OWV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1990.

Is G206 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G206 OWV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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