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G566 AFP

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,840 mi
Last recorded79,840 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG566 AFP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 79,840 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 79,630 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 79,502 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 79,186 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 69,898 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2021 64,281 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 62,070 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 61,823 miles

both side front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2017 61,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both side front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 61,332 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,245 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 60,631 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,762 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inneredge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,824 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 57,912 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,045 miles

osr tyre getting low on tread

Pass 10 Apr 2007 56,094 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 54,923 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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G566 AFP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 G566 AFP, 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 G566 AFP registered?

G566 AFP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 May 1990.

Is G566 AFP safe to buy?

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