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G347 DPH

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,495 mi
Last recorded59,495 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG347 DPH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 59,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 57,108 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 57,108 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 52,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 52,560 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 52,192 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 51,946 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,825 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 50,820 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,298 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,554 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,838 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,555 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,365 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,470 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,727 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,705 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 31,705 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,701 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 31,701 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,697 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 30,303 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,303 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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G347 DPH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G347 DPH, 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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G347 DPH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1990.

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