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G36 EKA

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,509 mi
Last recorded34,509 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG36 EKA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 34,509 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 33,797 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 33,797 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working changed bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 32,884 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 31,562 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 31,419 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 31,406 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 31,318 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 30,807 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 30,684 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 30,648 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 30,647 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp christmas tree (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,728 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 29,593 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 29,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 29,440 miles

All four tyre very badly cracked

Pass 4 May 2011 23,186 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 17,450 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 16,401 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/r sill

slight free play in steering

tail pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2008 16,249 miles

bit smokey

tail pipe coroded

Pass 8 Jan 2007 16,038 miles

OS rev light inop

Oil leak

bad earth on rear lamps

Pass 9 Jan 2006 15,691 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 15,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

slight oil leak on g/box tail pipe corroded

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 EKA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G36 EKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G36 EKA registered?

G36 EKA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 February 1990.

Is G36 EKA safe to buy?

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