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G53 DPU

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,252 mi
Last recorded46,252 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG53 DPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 46,252 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 43,153 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 42,133 miles

ALL X4 TYRES AGE RELATED CRACKING / PERRISHED

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING / PERRISHED

Fail 23 Oct 2023 42,133 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FUEL CAP SEAL PERRISHED

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 42,041 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 42,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,799 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,377 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,070 miles

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

n/s/r mudflap adrift

o/s/f brake pipe not fully secure, new clip fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,649 miles

front tyres cracking up and out of date

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,924 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust corroding

front tyres cracking up

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge and low

Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,220 miles

oil leak on engine temperature gauge inoperative engine mounts getting soft both front tyres cracking up o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2006 24,466 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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G53 DPU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G53 DPU, 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 G53 DPU registered?

G53 DPU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is G53 DPU safe to buy?

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