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G511 UWV

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,110 mi
Last recorded75,110 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG511 UWV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 75,110 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 74,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 74,790 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,610 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,290 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,929 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,812 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 73,811 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

steering rack slight leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,205 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 73,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,299 miles

plastic side skirts to outer sills can not carry out full inspection of sills for corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2007 72,257 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 72,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 71,186 miles

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

n/s inner sill corroded but not holed †o/s and n/s flooring corroded but not holed †n/s outer driveshaft boot in poor condition

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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G511 UWV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc 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 G511 UWV, 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 G511 UWV registered?

G511 UWV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 May 1990.

Is G511 UWV safe to buy?

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