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G326 FHC

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

13,897 mi
Last recorded13,897 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG326 FHC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 13,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower track control arm bushes

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bushes worn.

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 May 2025 13,277 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 13,271 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2024 11,776 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 11,775 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill, marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing, marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 10,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr osr (1.1.11 (c))

age related surface rust to underside, has been welded to underside in

Pass 2 Apr 2022 8,634 miles

age related surface rust to underside of vehicle welding has been done to underside

Pass 17 Apr 2021 6,444 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nsf osf (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nsr osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

age related surface rust to underside of vehicle vehicle has been welded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 5,306 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 5,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 4,000 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 977 miles

underside of body has surface rust to all components front and back

vehicle has significant amount of underbody sealent to all underside suspension components brake lines fuel lines

Pass 13 Feb 2016 98,076 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seats fitted to rear not allowing to test rear belts

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2016 98,076 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seats fitted to rear not allowing to test rear belts

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 94,969 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 94,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

N/front and O/Front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 94,210 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

all tyres cracking

both inner and outer sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front seat mountings corroded

offside front top suspension mounting slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 93,091 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front seat mountings slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 91,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2010 90,355 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2010 90,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front floors corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 88,921 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside floor corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2008 81,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front floors corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2007 85,742 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 83,680 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 81,121 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded but not excessively

Fuel pipes corroded but not excessively

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2005 81,099 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear wheel arches corroded but not excessively

Fuel pipes corroded but not excessive

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G326 FHC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G326 FHC, 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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G326 FHC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 1990.

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