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G349 XMP

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,502 mi
Last recorded84,502 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG349 XMP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 84,502 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 74,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 74,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 69,948 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 69,948 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 58,595 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 58,595 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 56,130 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 55,989 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 55,849 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 55,844 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,493 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2017 55,089 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,673 miles

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

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

both rear tyres, inner walls cracking

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,160 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,636 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 53,622 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,059 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 52,327 miles

near/side w/screen wiper blade rubber split

slight corrosion near/side front chassi leg

Pass 17 May 2011 51,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted to offside rear, rear seat.

Pass 20 May 2010 50,390 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 49,560 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 48,686 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 47,661 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 46,446 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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G349 XMP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G349 XMP, 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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G349 XMP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 April 1990.

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