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G55 DPE

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,964 mi
Last recorded88,964 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG55 DPE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 88,964 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 88,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,923 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 88,923 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by the indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected when fog lamp is on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Inner bolt is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2015 87,557 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 83,461 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,436 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 81,880 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,953 miles

NSF and OSF cv boots slightly cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,370 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 74,370 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 70,127 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 67,972 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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G55 DPE is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G55 DPE, 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 G55 DPE registered?

G55 DPE is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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