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G447 HOE

1990 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,083 mi
Last recorded56,083 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG447 HOE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 56,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 56,079 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 56,069 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 56,069 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 54,558 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2021 54,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both floor pans have slight corrosion

both rear suspension tie bars corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush

Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,821 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,053 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,098 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,905 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 47,905 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 44,975 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 42,029 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 39,278 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 35,332 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 31,986 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,061 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 29,057 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 25,203 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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G447 HOE is a 1990 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 G447 HOE, 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 G447 HOE registered?

G447 HOE is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1990.

Is G447 HOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G447 HOE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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