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G519 DAR

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

12,163 mi
Last recorded12,163 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG519 DAR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 12,163 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 12,162 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 11,030 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 9,791 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 9,569 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 9,564 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 9,558 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 9,558 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive brake drum backplate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive brake drum backplate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 9,558 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive brake drum backplate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive brake drum backplate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 9,497 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 9,415 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 8,757 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 7,267 miles

middle exhaust section corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 6,281 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres slight wear on inside tread

Pass 13 Jun 2013 5,137 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 2,576 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 1,064 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 99,744 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 97,960 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 96,756 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 94,015 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 91,152 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 84,939 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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G519 DAR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 G519 DAR, 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 G519 DAR registered?

G519 DAR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 May 1990.

Is G519 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G519 DAR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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