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G369 BGV

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,783 mi
Last recorded45,783 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG369 BGV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 45,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 45,342 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 45,342 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 44,222 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 44,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2021 43,255 miles

Central Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Door mirror adjustment restricted

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper cracked {lessening its impact absorbing capacity}

Fail 29 May 2021 43,255 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction of rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Suspect earthing problem (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions D.O.R (5.2.3 (i))

Central Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working Empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Door mirror adjustment restricted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper cracked {lessening its impact absorbing capacity}

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 24 May 2021 43,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose Wheel holes either elongated or wrong bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose Wheels either elongated or wrong bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended Drivers (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 42,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 41,527 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,090 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,322 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear arches and sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 39,001 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear weel arches corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,932 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,128 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,910 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,302 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,927 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,938 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 18,256 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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G369 BGV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G369 BGV, 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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G369 BGV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 July 1990.

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