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G449 DPL

1990 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

34,883 mi
Last recorded34,883 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG449 DPL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 34,883 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear suspension bushes cracked

both sills covered with plastic sideskirts cant be checked properly

gearbox linkage bolt loose

lots of black underseal on underneath of car

Fail 9 Apr 2026 34,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced scuttle behind battery hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear suspension bushes cracked

both sills covered with plastic sideskirts cant be checked properly

gearbox linkage bolt loose

lots of black underseal on underneath of car

Fail 20 Aug 2025 34,883 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play pedal is loose (1.1.1 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement load sensing valve (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear suspension bushes cracked

gearbox linkage bolt loose

lots of underseal on underneath of car

play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2024 34,883 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 34,883 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 34,754 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 34,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 32,318 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 32,318 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2014 32,318 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

offside sill cover insecure

slight corrosion to offside front wing

Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,640 miles

centre exhaust knocking against handbrake cable

nearside front floor slightly corroded has been welded from in the vehicle

offside rear inner arch slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2012 27,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust knocking against handbrake cable

nearside front floor slightly corroded has been welded from in the vehicle

offside rear inner arch slight corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,591 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery light on

brake pipes heavily greased

n/s plus o/s front flexi brake pipes not cliped into mountings.

o/s steering rack slight play

Fail 28 Jul 2011 22,591 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery light on

brake pipes heavily greased

n/s plus o/s front flexi brake pipes not cliped into mountings.

o/s steering rack slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2010 80,334 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 78,429 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 78,401 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

engine oilleaking badley

Pass 21 Jun 2008 75,802 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 65,953 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 65,950 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 46,850 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 46,850 miles

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

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

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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G449 DPL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 G449 DPL, 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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G449 DPL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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