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1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,552 mi
Last recorded51,552 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG34 VPN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 51,552 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 May 2026 51,552 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2025 51,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all non-factory fit (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

Fail 21 May 2025 51,518 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all non-factory fit (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 155/80/13

Pass 23 Apr 2024 51,065 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 50,431 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 50,431 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,687 miles

All coil springs are corroded

All exhaust rubbers are perishing

Both front track control arm bushes are perishing

Both rear lower suspension arms are corroded and rubbers perishing

Nearside rear tyre is nailed on the outer tread

Offside front inner tread is wearing

Offside front wipers is slightly split at both ends

Vehicle has oil leaks around engine and gearbox

Fail 6 Jul 2015 49,685 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All coil springs are corroded

All exhaust rubbers are perishing

Both front track control arm bushes are perishing

Both rear lower suspension arms are corroded and rubbers perishing

Nearside rear tyre is nailed on the outer tread

Offside front inner tread is wearing

Offside front wipers is slightly split at both ends

Vehicle has oil leaks around engine and gearbox

Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,034 miles

both rear suspension arms rusted

Fail 8 Jul 2014 49,030 miles

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

both rear suspension arms rusted

Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,287 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner sills rusted

Pass 7 Jul 2012 47,502 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe slightly rusty

fuel tank slightly damp

Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,733 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills rusted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 45,986 miles

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

both outer sills rusted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 45,175 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,301 miles

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

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

all brake pipes rusted

all fuel pipes rusted

vehicle rusting

Pass 5 Jul 2007 43,204 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 42,040 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

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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G34 VPN is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G34 VPN, 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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G34 VPN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 July 1990.

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