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G468 VKP

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,803 mi
Last recorded15,803 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG468 VKP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 15,803 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 15,624 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 15,624 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 15,619 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 14,984 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 14,231 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 14,231 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 13,234 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 12,149 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 10,310 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 7,972 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 7,773 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 7,058 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 7,058 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 2,451 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

offside closing sill corroding

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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G468 VKP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G468 VKP, 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 G468 VKP registered?

G468 VKP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 December 1990.

Is G468 VKP safe to buy?

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