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G379 ATW

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,597 mi
Last recorded39,597 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG379 ATW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 39,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 39,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie road bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie road bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 39,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie road bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie road bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 39,515 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 39,503 miles

both rear rims - slight damage inner edges

Fail 14 Feb 2020 39,503 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear rims - slight damage inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2019 39,058 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,959 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,792 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,262 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,385 miles

battery tray corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2014 37,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

battery tray corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,165 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 35,815 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,758 miles

front spot lights cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,612 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 25,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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

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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G379 ATW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G379 ATW, 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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What year was G379 ATW registered?

G379 ATW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 February 1990.

Is G379 ATW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G379 ATW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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