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G455 VKE

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,058 mi
Last recorded52,058 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG455 VKE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 52,058 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 52,008 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 52,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 51,963 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 51,896 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 51,630 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 50,598 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 49,792 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 48,824 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 48,062 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 47,106 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 45,908 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 44,839 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 43,120 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 41,507 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 39,997 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 38,229 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 36,626 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 36,210 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 35,213 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 35,022 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 34,578 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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G455 VKE is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 G455 VKE, 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 G455 VKE registered?

G455 VKE is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 1990.

Is G455 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G455 VKE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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