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G351 VFK

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,588 mi
Last recorded9,588 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG351 VFK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 9,588 miles

All brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 8,979 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 6,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 4,544 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 4,404 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 4,295 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 4,284 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2014 4,263 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 3,622 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 1,677 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 1,672 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front washers hitting bottom of the screen

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2006 1,101 miles

front disc lipped

offside outer sill light corrosion

oil leak

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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G351 VFK is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G351 VFK, 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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What year was G351 VFK registered?

G351 VFK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 November 1990.

Is G351 VFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G351 VFK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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