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G253 KAB

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,161 mi
Last recorded79,161 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG253 KAB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 79,161 miles

Advise Whole underbody has been Heavily Undersealed

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 78,994 miles

Advise Whole underbody been undersealed

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 78,933 miles

Advise Whole Underbody has been under sealed

Pass 23 Jun 2023 78,858 miles

Advise whole underbody has been undersealed

Nearside Front Advise slight binding to brake

Fail 19 Jun 2023 78,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Under bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise whole underbody has been undersealed

Nearside Front Advise slight binding to brake

Pass 10 May 2022 78,842 miles

Advise this vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Fail 3 May 2022 78,840 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Advise this vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Apr 2021 78,807 miles

Advise all underbody has been undersealed

Pass 21 Apr 2020 78,654 miles

Advise oil leak

Advise vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,831 miles

Advise Underbody and chassis have been painted/undersealed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 77,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Advise Underbody and chassis have been painted/undersealed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 77,427 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 75,512 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 75,442 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

unable to open bonnet to test items in engine bay

Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 70,474 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 6,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 60,692 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 59,205 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advice corrosion on n/s and o/s rear wishbones

Pass 19 Oct 2007 59,075 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 59,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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G253 KAB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G253 KAB, 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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G253 KAB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 June 1990.

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