CarVerify

Free Car Check

G565 AUD

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,604 mi
Last recorded10,604 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG565 AUD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 10,604 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 10,480 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 10,259 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 9,857 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Mar 2022 9,427 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 9,122 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 8,898 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s inner front cv boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate o/s rear rusted

exhaust system rusted

Pass 12 May 2018 8,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 May 2017 8,488 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 7,900 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 7,710 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 7,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 3,410 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 16 Sep 2014 3,357 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 13 Oct 2013 1,541 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2012 1,479 miles

nearside front to rear and both front brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside outer c.v. boot twisted slightly

nearside rear closing sill corroded and weak

offside headlamp condensated beam image poor

offside rear tyre worn low

play in nearside rear wheel bearing just acceptable requires attention a.s.a.p.

Fail 9 Dec 2012 1,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front to rear and both front brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside outer c.v. boot twisted slightly

nearside rear closing sill corroded and weak

offside headlamp condensated beam image poor

offside rear tyre worn low

play in nearside rear wheel bearing just acceptable requires attention a.s.a.p.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 93,372 miles

engine oil leaks

front brake discs worn.

front coil springs corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

unable to inspect front brake pads fully.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 83,239 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2010 83,229 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

nearside center sill corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,009 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 74,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

imbalance in front & rear brakes

Fail 29 Aug 2008 64,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,768 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 56,158 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,585 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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G565 AUD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 G565 AUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G565 AUD?

You can check the full history of G565 AUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G565 AUD registered?

G565 AUD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 July 1990.

Is G565 AUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G565 AUD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G565 AUD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G565 AUD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.