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G249 RRB

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,309 mi
Last recorded34,309 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 RRB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 34,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 34,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 33,924 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 32,751 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 32,419 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 30,652 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2017 25,868 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 25,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,801 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 25,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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G249 RRB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G249 RRB, 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 G249 RRB registered?

G249 RRB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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