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G484 RGT

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

41,991 mi
Last recorded41,991 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG484 RGT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 41,991 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 41,484 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 34,021 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 34,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 24,390 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 24,390 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 1,343 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 4,308 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2020 4,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Front brake flexi insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2019 95,098 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 95,098 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 95,057 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 16,280 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 16,279 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 5,815 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 5,629 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,943 miles

front brake hoses deteriorated

front tyres deteriorated

fuel tank inlet pipe slight corrosion

suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,716 miles

front suspension bushes deteriorated

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2014 96,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 96,023 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 95,995 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 95,484 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 94,631 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 91,430 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 91,215 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 89,412 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 89,377 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 89,103 miles

previous advises apply

Fail 3 May 2007 89,083 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape, been standing?

Pass 26 Apr 2006 87,576 miles

rear tyres very close to the limit in places †front wipers poor

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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G484 RGT is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 G484 RGT, 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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G484 RGT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1990.

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