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G473 BVX

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,811 mi
Last recorded73,811 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG473 BVX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 73,811 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 73,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 73,554 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 73,392 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 72,415 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 72,270 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,083 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 71,959 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,844 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,581 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 71,414 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 71,192 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 70,333 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,333 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 69,657 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 69,657 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 69,260 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 69,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 68,006 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 68,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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G473 BVX is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G473 BVX, 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 G473 BVX registered?

G473 BVX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G473 BVX safe to buy?

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