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G225 PUE

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,329 mi
Last recorded54,329 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG225 PUE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 54,329 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 53,899 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 53,371 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 53,157 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 52,375 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 51,952 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 51,384 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 50,600 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 49,540 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 48,314 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,209 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside & nearside rear tyres worn/cracking

Fail 22 Jan 2016 47,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner/outer sills/flitches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner/outer sills/flitches (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system corroded & rubber mountings deteriorating/splitting

Offside & nearside rear tyres worn/cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,186 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,415 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,104 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,504 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,760 miles

minor corrosion present on offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,154 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,447 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,323 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,943 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 32,467 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,467 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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G225 PUE is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G225 PUE, 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 G225 PUE registered?

G225 PUE is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1990.

Is G225 PUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G225 PUE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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