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G295 LKW

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

89,144 mi
Last recorded89,144 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG295 LKW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 89,144 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 88,773 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 88,188 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 87,369 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 86,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 85,483 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 84,606 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 82,722 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 82,722 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,832 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,805 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 81,707 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 81,606 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,745 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 79,868 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,755 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 79,604 miles

offside front tack control arm bush slightly perished

Pass 10 Feb 2010 79,380 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,049 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 78,276 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 77,460 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 76,401 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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G295 LKW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 G295 LKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G295 LKW registered?

G295 LKW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 January 1990.

Is G295 LKW safe to buy?

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