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G36 CDD

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,693 mi
Last recorded7,693 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG36 CDD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 7,693 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear floors, chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 7,633 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear floor chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 7,534 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 7,454 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 7,454 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 7,375 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 7,131 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 6,771 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 6,465 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 6,461 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 6,239 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

Fail 9 Aug 2018 6,239 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 5,920 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth 3 mm.approx

Nearside outer cv boot deteriorated.

Slight play at steering.

offside and nearside rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

slight corrosion on offside rear outer brake pipe.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 4,403 miles

Both rear hinged door brackets slightly loose

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Condensation in both headlights

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

Near side front tyre 3mm of tread approx

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 4,175 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front outer (5.2.6)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Offside (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear hinged door brackets slightly loose

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Condensation in both headlights

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

Near side front tyre 3mm of tread approx

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 98,310 miles

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

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

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

both rear door hinged brackets slightly loose

both rear tyres 2-3mm of tread approx delaminating on tread and sidewalls

corrosion to rear floor and inner sills

offside front floor corroded and holed

timing belt??

Pass 7 Apr 2014 94,302 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to delaminate

offside front floor corroded/holed

timing belt??

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front floor area corroded

timing belt??

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,850 miles

Corrosion on exhaust centre and rear sections.

Corrosion on floor and chasis

Interior mirror not fitted at time of test.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 89,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on exhaust centre and rear sections.

Corrosion on floor and chasis

Interior mirror not fitted at time of test.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 87,000 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

customer advisedinterior mirror missing

Fail 7 Apr 2011 87,000 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

customer advisedinterior mirror missing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,443 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 83,443 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 80,551 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 79,816 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 78,792 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 77,342 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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G36 CDD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G36 CDD, 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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G36 CDD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 March 1990.

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