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G35 DVX

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,578 mi
Last recorded80,578 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG35 DVX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 80,578 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 79,319 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 77,886 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 77,881 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,183 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 76,178 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 74,169 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 30 Mar 2020 72,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished DOM 08/02

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,555 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output reflector has deteriated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s rear of sill corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s rear of sill corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,939 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,888 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 59,888 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front wiper blades ends split

Pass 1 Apr 2011 58,284 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,579 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2009 56,824 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 56,243 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 55,550 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,550 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,988 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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G35 DVX 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 G35 DVX, 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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G35 DVX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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