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G383 MVV

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,686 mi
Last recorded98,686 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG383 MVV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 98,686 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 98,686 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,550 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 98,358 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 98,357 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 97,683 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 94,447 miles

nsr/osr wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,428 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 94,428 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure Lens (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 94,365 miles

Both front shock absorbers leaking oil

Fail 18 Apr 2017 94,363 miles

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

Both front shock absorbers leaking oil

Pass 13 Apr 2016 94,152 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 94,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 94,090 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,896 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 93,575 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 93,146 miles

nsr and osr outer arches rusting

os outer sill rusting

Pass 10 May 2011 95,276 miles

Front shockers have a slight misting of oil

Rear underside starting to corrode

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 91,797 miles

Oil leak

rear outer arches rusting

Pass 11 May 2009 91,519 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 91,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 90,857 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 90,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 89,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 88,410 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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G383 MVV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G383 MVV, 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 G383 MVV registered?

G383 MVV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 February 1990.

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