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G291 SCK

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,308 mi
Last recorded69,308 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG291 SCK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 69,308 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 69,306 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 69,291 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 69,181 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 69,164 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 69,120 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 69,098 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,471 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 68,418 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 68,305 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 68,275 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 68,275 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,006 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,626 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 67,626 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,456 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 62,139 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,119 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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G291 SCK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G291 SCK, 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 G291 SCK registered?

G291 SCK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G291 SCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G291 SCK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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