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G39 JOP

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

12,395 mi
Last recorded12,395 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG39 JOP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 12,395 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 12,180 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 12,005 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 11,903 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 11,813 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 11,803 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 11,782 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 11,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

extensive welding repair's carried out

Fail 6 Jun 2013 11,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

extensive welding repair's carried out

Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch cable rubbing on drive shaft

headlamp switch worn

n/s front cross member bolt missing

Fail 11 Jun 2012 11,485 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch cable rubbing on drive shaft

headlamp switch worn

n/s front cross member bolt missing

Pass 10 Jun 2011 11,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 11,354 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 11,010 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 11,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 11,041 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,041 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,665 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2007 7,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

been repaired underneath

Pass 23 May 2007 7,710 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

been repaired underneath

Fail 23 May 2006 5,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 5,769 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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G39 JOP is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G39 JOP, 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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G39 JOP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 May 1990.

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