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G355 BLR

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

1,670 mi
Last recorded1,670 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG355 BLR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 1,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 1,108 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 1,105 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in track control arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

washers not working correctly but still clear screen

Pass 30 Jun 2023 572 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 38 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 38 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,954 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 97,456 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,818 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,247 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,202 miles

All rear suspension bushes perished

Front antiroll bar bushes perished

Rear brake pipes showing rust

Fail 21 Mar 2016 91,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All rear suspension bushes perished

Front antiroll bar bushes perished

Rear brake pipes showing rust

Pass 12 Feb 2015 91,126 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

front suspension bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber split but systen still adequately supported

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,971 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 90,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 90,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r brake pipe slightly twisted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 89,645 miles

All exhaust rubbers split and perished.

All suspension bushes cracking and perishing.

All tyres cracked and perished.

Coolant leak

Interior mirror missing.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box hanging mount broken.

Rear lights slightly interfacing.

Slight play in n/s of steering rack.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 89,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

All exhaust rubbers split and perished.

All suspension bushes cracking and perishing.

All tyres cracked and perished.

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Interior mirror missing.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box hanging mount broken.

Rear lights slightly interfacing.

Slight play in n/s of steering rack.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 89,035 miles

Both front lower front tension arm bushes wearing

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Tape around nearside door and roof

Pass 11 Feb 2009 88,104 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 87,090 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 87,090 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 86,409 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 86,407 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 85,573 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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G355 BLR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G355 BLR, 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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G355 BLR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1990.

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