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G456 CRD

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

525 mi
Last recorded525 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG456 CRD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 525 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 41,279 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 40,736 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 40,340 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 39,574 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 38,984 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 37,979 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 37,432 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 37,432 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 36,975 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 36,794 miles

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

suspension lower front and rear

Fail 30 Jul 2011 36,794 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

suspension lower front and rear

Fail 3 Jun 2010 35,869 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,869 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 May 2009 32,646 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 32,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,371 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 27,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 19,281 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 19,281 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

All front and rear coil springs corroding

Both front pads near limit

Both outer sills covered - unable to test

Engine/gearbox has oil leak

Surface corrosion to front and rear floorpans, inner/outer sills and rear suspension components

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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G456 CRD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G456 CRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G456 CRD registered?

G456 CRD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 April 1990.

Is G456 CRD safe to buy?

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