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G422 XPD

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

55,493 mi
Last recorded55,493 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG422 XPD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 55,493 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion, all solid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 55,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

low effort from nearside parking brake

Fail 20 Mar 2023 55,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slightly low effort from nearside parking brake

Pass 13 Sep 2021 54,873 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Jul 2021 54,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 54,012 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

front brake hoses not clipped in to mountings

Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jan 2018 49,671 miles

Brake pipes at master cylinder corroded slightly

Coolant pipe touching brake pivot

Nearside front rack boot twisted

Nearside sill damaged

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 49,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipes at master cylinder corroded slightly

Coolant pipe touching brake pivot

Nearside front rack boot twisted

Nearside sill damaged

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,856 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

coolant hose rubbing on brake pivot to master cylinder

nearside front steering rack gaitor twisted

nearside sill damaged outer

oil leak

radiator has staining of coolant

Fail 20 Dec 2016 48,852 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger's seat insecure bolts loose (6.2.A.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering retaining device missing split pin missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering retaining device missing not a castle nut and split pin or a locking nut (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded at master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

coolant hose rubbing on brake pivot to master cylinder

nearside sill damaged (outer)

nearside steering rack gaitor twisted

radiator has staining of coolant

Pass 8 May 2015 44,828 miles

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

both front wheel bearings noisy/slightly rough

brake servo pipe slightly insecure

n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan corrosion

Fail 7 May 2015 44,820 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both front wheel bearings noisy/slightly rough

brake servo pipe slightly insecure

n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 38,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 35,829 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 35,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 31,335 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 31,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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G422 XPD is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G422 XPD, 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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G422 XPD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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