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G510 FKA

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,297 mi
Last recorded61,297 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG510 FKA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 61,297 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 61,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,294 miles

all tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2015 61,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2013 61,289 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 61,289 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,034 miles

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,020 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 61,019 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,856 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 57,856 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 54,034 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 49,955 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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G510 FKA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G510 FKA, 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 G510 FKA registered?

G510 FKA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 June 1990.

Is G510 FKA safe to buy?

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