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G520 ARK

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

8,974 mi
Last recorded8,974 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG520 ARK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 8,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both rear (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 8,974 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both rear (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 8,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 7,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both rear (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 6,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 4,934 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 4,928 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 3,269 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 1,566 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 93,894 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 87,386 miles

Offside Front inner wing rusty

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2018 87,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split and twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake ferral (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front inner wing rusty

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,502 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,114 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,199 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 77,837 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 76,782 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,619 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 74,256 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 72,875 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 72,875 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 70,483 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 70,474 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 68,594 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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G520 ARK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G520 ARK, 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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G520 ARK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G520 ARK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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