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G514 YFW

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,842 mi
Last recorded79,842 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG514 YFW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 79,842 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 79,012 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 78,513 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 77,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,805 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,224 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 75,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,780 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,600 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 73,428 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 73,270 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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G514 YFW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G514 YFW, 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 G514 YFW registered?

G514 YFW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 July 1990.

Is G514 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G514 YFW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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